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With traffic flagging, Denny's gets back to value

The diner chain, which earlier this year said it was easing up on value, is embracing it again amid a difficult economy.

Operations

TGI Fridays to expand use of virtual brands

The casual-dining chain is deepening its partnership with C3, bringing more of its concepts to more restaurants.

Beverage

First Watch is switching to plant-based straws

The new straws, called Phade, are designed to biodegrade in water within months compared to the approximately 200 years it takes plastic ones to disappear.

Technology

Kitchen United charts path to 500 locations in next 5 years

A fresh $100 million from a group of strategic partners is expected to fuel what amounts to a 17-fold increase in the ghost kitchen company’s footprint.

Leadership

Danny Meyer steps down as head of Union Square Hospitality Group

He'll be succeeded by President and COO Chip Wade, who has been in line for the job since he was hired in 2019.

Financing

Bloomin’ Brands continues to lock horns with inflation

The Outback Steakhouse parent is adding new technology and equipment to make restaurants more productive and will likely raise prices again to ease higher costs for just about everything.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse says customers are getting back to normal

The chain’s traffic fell slightly in the second quarter, which executives said is typical for summer. The decline came entirely on the to-go side of the business.

Financing