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The Fed sneezes and restaurant stocks get a cold

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: Shares of restaurants were hit hard on Thursday as the Federal Reserve plans more rate hikes. It’s been a tough year for the sector, overall.

Financing

As the economy slows, some restaurants will feel more pain than others

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signaled more to come. The impact of its actions won’t be spread evenly.

Technology

At FSTEC, restaurants show that technology is no longer a luxury

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2022

The Bottom Line: The difficult operating environment has pushed more operators to adopt technology to boost sales and save on labor. But many of these moves are defensive.

Workforce

Tech's labor benefits may be different from what you think

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2022

Reality Check: Technology's big payback isn't eliminating jobs, it's making current job holders happier.

Financing

Why Yum Brands could acquire another restaurant chain

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2022

The Bottom Line: The CFO for the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit said the company is “always scanning opportunities.”

Food

Suddenly, pickles have become a big dill at restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2022

Brined cukes and a host of other lip-pursing options are showing up on all types of menus—and everywhere from the drinks list to the dessert array.

Workforce

In drives to kill the tip credit, voters could prove the assassins

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2022

Reality Check: Opponents of the wage break for employers are using ballot initiatives to get their way.

Financing

Signs of a weakening consumer continue to appear

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2022

The Bottom Line: FedEx's CEO told CNBC that his company’s numbers “don’t portend well” for the economy. More analysts are also predicting a slower holiday spending season.

Financing

Will investments by Burger King and Starbucks work? History says yes

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2022

The two chains both revealed plans to invest $400 million or more into their businesses, joining a list of companies that have put cash behind revitalization plans.

Financing

Are high grocery prices helping restaurants? Maybe

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2022

The Bottom Line: Sales at restaurants and bars have been outpacing that of retail for much of the year. Prices may be playing a role, but it’s not entirely clear.

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