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5 ideas to steal from celebrated chef David Burke

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2022

David Burke has successfully operated restaurants for several decades and has a stockpile of smart ideas to share.

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Back Yard Burgers, after many hurdles, gets ready to grow again

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 21, 2022

The better-burger brand is about 75% smaller than it was 15 years ago. But it is looking to get back into the new-restaurant business.

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Tom Colicchio will help Cooper’s Hawk kick off one of its two new concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

Carla Hall will be among the rotating chefs providing menus for the chain’s new Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk restaurant in Chicago, to open this year. The company is also creating a Neapolitan pizza concept.

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Without aid, indies are facing bankruptcy, new survey says

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2022

Independent operators are being pushed to the brink and are taking on mounting personal debt, according to survey results released by the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which is pressing Congress for more funding.

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SCOTUS sidelines the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 14, 2022

Working Lunch: RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo joins Align Public Strategies to talk about the Supreme Court decision killing the vaccine mandate and growing unionization efforts

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Starbucks warns customers of disruptions in hours and menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2022

The coffee giant is delaying the expiration of its “Stars” for loyalty members through April 1 amid continued challenges due to omicron.

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Ready for a vaccine requirement? Here’s how to tell.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 13, 2022

Take this test to see if you've thought of everything that could be involved.

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Potbelly has big birthday plans: Looking for franchisees

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2022

The fast-casual sandwich shop, which started 45 years ago in a Chicago antique store, wants to become a majority-franchised chain.

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Shake Shack soars on Q4 recovery. But will omicron erase those gains?

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 11, 2022

The latest COVID surge has meant reduced sales for the fast casual in recent weeks as it is forced to temporarily close restaurants and limit store hours.

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Dave & Buster’s wants your lunch business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 11, 2022

The food-and-games chain said it’s looking for ways to maximize the midday daypart. But that will likely entail a rethinking of its food-and-beverage operations.

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