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What Blaze Pizza really needs to focus on

 By Leigh Anne Zinsmeister on Aug. 28, 2026

Guest Check: The fast-casual pizza restaurant is in a bit of a free fall, and has a whole new team in place to try and stop it. It could be easier than they expect.

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NFL Sunday Ticket to change hands again

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 27, 2026

EverPass, which holds exclusive rights to the NFL broadcast package, is being sold to DAZN, but not much should change for restaurants and bars.

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Texas Roadhouse says post alleging racist practices was a hoax

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2026

The Facebook post claimed employees planned to tamper with Black customers’ meals, sparking outrage online. Several sources have found it was fake.

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Trump moves to ease beef prices with temporary tariff lift

By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 25, 2026

Also in this week’s government roundup: Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs, minimum wage theft reached a record high, and more

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New Orleans chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant

By Bret Thorn on Aug. 25, 2026

Menu Talk: The longtime owner of La Petite Grocery is opening Daughters Neighborhood Italian this fall.

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How the outdoor dining ‘streatery’ has evolved five years after the pandemic

By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 21, 2026

Government Watch: Individual states and cities are taking different approaches to regulating outdoor dining five years after COVID-19.

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Elevated barbecue with a California accent is a differentiator for Whiskey 'N Rye

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 18, 2026

Menu Talk: CEO Don Conner oversees a modern smokehouse menu that fits into both a full-service and fast-casual format.

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THC beverages face an uncertain future in the restaurant industry

By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 13, 2026

Government Watch: The hemp industry represents a $1.6 billion opportunity for foodservice, but federal restrictions loom with a December deadline.

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Papa Johns deploys field teams, incentives to improve operations

By Alicia Kelso on Aug. 13, 2026

CEO Todd Penegor said a major opportunity exists for the chain to fix its "Achilles heel" of inconsistency.

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Helping New York City Restaurants Run Smoothly

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Aug. 12, 2026

How RATIONAL Helps New York City Restaurants, From Permitting to Perfecting Kitchen Design

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