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First Watch shifts its growth engine into high gear

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2023

The breakfast-and-lunch chain recently opened its 500th location and has many others under development as it works to expand its presence.

Emerging Brands

Bubba's 33 shows it can hang with Texas Roadhouse

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

The fast-growing sports bar chain has been on a traffic tear in recent months, just like its big sibling.

Financing

Restaurant sales showed some surprising strength last month

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

Restaurant and bar sales are up 9.2% over the past year despite a host of challenges, as consumer spending shows little sign of slowing down.

Financing

Ozempic will have an impact on restaurants, but it could take a while

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: Obesity drugs are expected to become increasingly popular over the next two decades, which could impact the way a large number of consumers use restaurants.

Marketing

Among teens, Raising Cane's enters the chat

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2023

The fast-growing chicken finger chain was ranked fifth among teens’ favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler survey. But Chick-fil-A is still king.

Financing

Cracker Barrel admits it worsened Q4 traffic with marketing misfires

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2023

The company acknowledged that its messaging failed to deliver, but believes a loyalty program will greatly help.

Financing

At Red Robin, dine-in thrives while delivery dives

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 17, 2023

Price-conscious guests and the loss of MrBeast Burger took a bite out of delivery sales. But the chain is more focused on the dining room, anyway.

Consumer Trends

How the heatwave influenced guests' orders, and chef's attire

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2023

Beverage preferences were particularly affected, according to a sampling of fine-dining operations.

Financing

How climate change may affect consumer dining decisions

By Lori Rakoczy on Jul. 31, 2023

Technomic's Take: More than half of operators were affected by extreme weather last year, a number bound to increase. But how will consumers respond? Is extreme weather the new craveability?

Financing

Subway says it continues to generate sales growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2023

The sandwich giant, which is looking for a buyer, said its same-store sales increased 9.3% in North America in the first half of 2023.

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