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Maine bans polystyrene food containers

 By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2019

The state becomes the first in the nation to outlaw the commonly used packages, with Hawaii, the westernmost jurisdiction, also looking at a ban.

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6 easy ways to jump-start a catering program

 By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2019

Catering is growing 6% year over year, according to Technomic data, but many operators are not taking advantage of its popularity.

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El Pollo Loco shrinks its menu 20% to simplify operations

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2019

The chicken chain’s traffic fell 3.1% in Q1, but its CEO says menu simplification is not to blame.

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Habit Burger plans 5.3% price increase to offset labor

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2019

The fast-casual burger chain is raising prices as it sees revenue and same-store sales increase while traffic falls.

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Will Shake Shack raise prices on delivery orders?

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2019

The fast-casual burger brand, which far exceeded analyst estimates for Q1, is eyeing ways to make convenience pay off.

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Black Bear aims for more dinner traffic with nightly changeover

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2019

A new nighttime-only menu is offered, the lights are dimmed, servers change their uniforms and a special music list is played.

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Denny’s sells 6 more company-owned stores to franchisees

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2019

The family-dining chain reports same-store sales growth of 1.3% for Q1.

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CDC confirms 2 sources of E. coli contamination, says more to come

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2019

Suppliers have voluntarily recalled 83 tons of ground beef, but tests show not all 177 victims consumed meat from those providers.

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BJ’s sees an edge in ops revamps

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 26, 2019

The 204-unit casual chain intends to complete an overhaul of all its kitchens by the end of the quarter, while tweaking its delivery and takeout procedures and pushing into catering.

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5 ways to boost customers’ summer dining experience

Sponsored content from our partner GOJO Industries, the inventors of the PURELL brand on Apr. 26, 2019

Here are five ways restaurant operators can boost customers’ summer dining experience—and increase sales.

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