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Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants in New York's Tin Building have shuttered

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 04, 2026

The $200 million project on the Manhattan waterfront is to be converted into the Balloon Museum, ending an attempt to turn the Seaport into a dining destination.

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Sweetgreen wanted to reach 1,000 units by the end of the decade. It may take a bit longer

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 03, 2026

The fast-casual salad chain slowed its pace of growth significantly this year. Now the company is reviewing its portfolio. Is shrinkage in Sweetgreen's future?

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At this Southern California car dealership, you can get a patty melt with your Porsche

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2026

A car dealer is building a $5 million restaurant empire in its showrooms. Guests love the quirky aspect of finding a "hidden gem" where they least expect it.

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Struggling Sweetgreen is rethinking its menu pricing

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2026

The fast-casual salad chain's same-store sales plunged 11.5% in the fourth quarter and 7.9% for the year, prompting executives to consider simplifying its cost structure.

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How Shake Shack improved profits despite soaring beef costs

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2026

The fast-casual chain grew margins, despite a challenging macroeconomic climate in 2025. CEO Rob Lynch said the ongoing work on operations paid off and set the stage for a stronger 2026.

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James Beard Foundation honors 6 longtime restaurants with 2026 America's Classics Award

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2026

The locally owned restaurants represent different regions of the country and are recognized for their impact on their communities and dining culture.

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How the restaurant industry fared in the State of the Union address

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 27, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at whether the president's annual address this year offered anything for restaurants. And a look at "Fair Share" health legislation in Washington state.

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Portillo's is still learning what not to do from Texas

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 24, 2026

The fast-casual chain's fourth-quarter same-store sales dropped 3.3%, largely on transaction declines. After opening too many units too fast in the Lone Star state, the brand is enacting a new game plan.

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Franchise restaurant chains invest in field operations staff to lift sales

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2026

Popeyes and Wendy’s believe that improving the way their restaurants are run is key to turning their sales around. So they’re bolstering their field operations staffs to help franchisees.

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The restaurant industry gets 2 big wins

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 20, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast gives an update on a federal ruling in Illinois on the credit-card-fee lawsuit, and another in Oregon blocking enforcement of plastic pollution regulation there.

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