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By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2021

The industry made a complete recovery from the pandemic, according to the latest retail sales data, but some of it is coming from prices, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Restaurant sales show little sign of slowing

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2021

Same-store sales have risen for the past 11 weeks, according to Black Box, and check sizes continue to accelerate.

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Family dining looks for transformation after 2020’s struggles

By Peter Romeo on May 27, 2021

The sector’s biggest players indulged in considerable reinvention attempts as they felt the loss of breakfast and particular challenges at off-premise.

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Restaurant sales fully recovered in April

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2021

The industry’s sales during the month were better than they were in 2019 as stimulus-fueled customers decided to eat out more often.

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Why Olo is betting big on virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on May 12, 2021

The online-only concepts will be key to the company's goal of reaching 100% digital transactions, and CEO Noah Glass says they're not going away.

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How long will the restaurant boom last?

By Jonathan Maze on May 05, 2021

RB editors discuss the recent sales boom in the industry and wonder how long the industry can keep up this pace.

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Sysco says that independents have recovered in some markets

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2021

The big distributor said that reopened markets are seeing sales above 2019 levels, a strong indication of recovery for the hard-hit sector, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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White Castle opens in Florida to massive lines

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2021

The burger chain opened a location in Orlando on Monday. It's the first location in the state since the 1960s, and customers were willing to wait hours after its opening.

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