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Operations

Farmesa marks a new era of innovation for Chipotle

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 01, 2023

The "fresh eatery" launched this week in a food hall/ghost kitchen with no consumer-facing presence and little marketing, allowing the company to focus on the food. Will it take off?

Technology

Slice sees no sign of 'pizza fatigue' at mom-and-pops

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2023

CEO Ilir Sela says small pizzerias are thriving and even taking share from big chains like Domino's, in part thanks to technology.

Financing

Sardar Biglari takes a stake in Jack in the Box

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The chairman of Biglari Holdings, the owner of Steak n Shake, has acquired 5.5% of the shares in the fast-food chain operator. But the investment is passive, for now.

Technology

Wingstop and Domino’s tell two different stories on delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 24, 2023

Tech Check: Consumers are flocking to the wing chain but not so much for pizza. Here’s why that might be.

Financing

More franchise brands should disclose store-level profitability

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: The importance of franchisee cash flow is undeniable to the success of any franchise. That’s why investors should demand more data from franchised restaurant brands.

Technology

Restaurants may be in the midst of another virtual brand explosion

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2023

Tech Check: The number of delivery-only concepts has nearly doubled this year, according to a company called Kitchen Data Systems, which says it has developed a way to count them.

Financing

Olive oil in coffee? Really?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The Bottom Line: Starbucks’ new line of coffee is infused with olive oil, after Interim CEO Howard Schultz tried the combination in Italy. Now the company has to convince its customers that the combination works.

Food

Are plant-based meats doomed? Depends on who you ask

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

The market for meat alternatives has flattened or declined lately, but plant-forward menus are growing in new directions as operators and suppliers explore the potential of vegetables.

Technology

Delivery's growth may not be coming from restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 17, 2023

Tech Check: DoorDash and Uber Eats keep racking up sales. But they're increasingly from places that aren't restaurants.

Financing

With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

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