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RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort

 Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Jun. 23, 2025

Maintaining clean and hygienic equipment is one of the most important tasks in food service — and also one of the most despised.

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Republicans extend a hand to organized labor with $15 per hour minimum wage bill

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 23, 2025

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, restaurant association officials from Texas and New Jersey talk about pushing back on the "credit card duopoly," and election results.

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July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 23, 2025

And the push-pull on efforts to abolish or save the tip credit continue in Illinois, Michigan and Washington, D.C.

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Week in Review: Keke's plans a growth spurt, James Beard Awards celebrates immigrants and more

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 20, 2025

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

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Edward Lee's restaurant SHIA did the hard work on reducing plastic, so you don't have to

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2025

This fine-dining spot in Washington, D.C. is a nonprofit think tank designed to tackle tough issues in a real restaurant environment. First up: finding alternatives for 31 common plastic items, from containers to candles.

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The real James Beard Award stars? Immigrants

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 17, 2025

Recipients and presenters at Monday’s black-tie ceremony honoring the restaurant industry’s best acknowledged a political climate of “discord, challenge and fear” while celebrating those who brought their food traditions to America.

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Bain Capital confirms plan to buy multi-brand mega franchisee Sizzling Platter

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2025

The private-equity firm intends to raise $500 million to fund the deal. Sizzling Platter operates about 750 restaurants, including 450 Little Caesars and seven other brands.

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Auntie Anne's refresh is designed to break free from mall dependence

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2025

The playful "future ready" new look is modular and ready for just about any location where franchisees want to bring the pretzel-based snack brand.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 13, 2025

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop looks to frozen cocktails and table service to drive sales

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 12, 2025

Planting the flag as "fast-casual plus," the Dine Brands-owned chain has a new unit scheduled to open next week that will reveal the brand's ongoing evolution with a step closer to full service. Look for more action in the bar.

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