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Technomic Top 500: Chain restaurants recover from the pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2022

Sales at the largest restaurants bested 2019 levels in 2021, but the success is concentrated among the biggest chains.

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House of Representatives passes a bill re-upping the RRF with $42 billion

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2022

The measure could give restaurants that missed the first round another shot. But it faces tough resistance in the Senate.

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Kroger launches a restaurant supply service in Dallas

By Christine LaFave Grace on Apr. 06, 2022

The grocery chain has started a service that allows restaurants to make orders of $250 or more that can be delivered the next day.

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A look at the quality and value of virtual kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Restaurant Business editors use the podcast episode to discuss their taste test of various virtual brands, and whether they’d order from them again.

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Dave & Buster’s to acquire Main Event for $835M

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2022

Main Event CEO Chris Morris will head the combined eatertainment group, which will have nearly 200 North American locations.

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Chances of a Restaurant Revitalization Fund re-up are alive again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2022

Several Senate elders have put a new proposal on the table. This one addresses some of the issues that killed past efforts.

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How the truck driver shortage is leaving operators in the dust

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2022

The pandemic has intensified a long-brewing shortage of truck drivers, often leaving restaurants scrambling to get what they need. But some argue there is no shortage at all, just a lack of pay.

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Fat Brands’ CFO gets a retention bonus

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2022

Ken Kuick, who heads finance for the owner of Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and Fatburger, is getting $200,000 if he stays through the first quarter of next year.

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Inside the private-equity deal to expand 11-unit Federal Donuts

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 05, 2022

What started as a side project from some James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs to sell fried chicken and doughnuts is now becoming a main course.

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Soaring inflation and a return to normal could take a bite out of delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2022

The Bottom Line: Costly third-party delivery orders could drop as higher prices hurt consumers’ pocketbooks. But could this be a sign of tightening consumer spending?

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