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Two huge technology deals could shake up the restaurant business
The Week in Restaurants: The latest episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast examines Krispy Kreme’s delay of its McDonald’s deal, a depressing set of earnings, DoorDash and Wonder.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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My husband and I spent a shocking amount of time in our day trying to say “no” with a proper Australian accent.
May 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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The overnight success 20 years in the making?

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Currito finds its groove, 20 years in
The healthful, fast-casual concept has struck a chord as a franchise brand that plays in the same space as non-franchised Cava, Sweetgreen
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April 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Panera is going for ‘feels’ with its new marketing campaign.

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Panera's new ad campaign focuses on the feels of meals
The fast casual's first national marketing effort since its menu overhaul last year puts the spotlight on the everyday moods and occasions
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April 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Restaurateurs look back.
March 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Five years since Covid, restaurant delivery is now a necessity. Here’s the 2nd in our series on how the industry has changed, by Joe Guszkowski

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COVID made delivery a way of life for restaurants
The pandemic introduced many Americans to the ease and convenience of food delivery. It has now become too big for restaurants to ignore.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Here’s an interesting story about a former Wingstop franchisee who failed with fast-casual pizza, but then won with hot chicken. Now he has acquired a smash burger chain.
#restaurants #franchising

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The story behind Urban Bird Hot Chicken's acquisition of Bun Slut
Former Wingstop franchisees Brandon and Chantal Gawthorp are starting to build a portfolio, but this time as the franchisor.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Noodles & Company is planning a big menu overhaul next week. Can it reclaim pasta expertise?

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Noodles & Company hopes to reclaim its pasta expertise with upcoming menu overhaul
The first quarter brought positive traffic and optimism for the year ahead, as the fast casual prepares for the biggest menu transformation
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March 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Expect to see new menu news from Sweetgreen this year, starting with FRIES.

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Sweetgreen bets you'll want fries with that salad
Ripple Fries are rolling out systemwide in March. Expect to hear more menu news from the fast-casual chain after a rough start to the year.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Starbucks is laying off more than 1,000 workers
The coffee shop giant is eliminating 1,100 support center positions and “several hundred” open and unfilled positions as it looks to create “smaller, more nimble teams.”
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February 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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In this very specific case, I may be a Pepper.
February 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Somebody needs to tell the New York Times spelling bee writers that CANIAC is a word.
February 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Here’s a brand to watch out of LA.
January 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Ok, I know this is silly, but I did make sure all the dog poop in my yard was picked up, in case firefighters need to come into the property. 😬
January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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What a year!
December 20, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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Not sure what the Brits can teach us about pizza, but this should be interesting.
December 20, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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Get the Chicken Caesar wrap at Ggiata, they said How can a wrap be THAT good? I said.

This is quite possibly the best sandwich I have ever had. Ever.
December 13, 2024 at 9:01 PM
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This brand is killing it. What can we learn from their marketing strategy?
December 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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DoorDash is cracking down on fake driver accounts
The delivery company now requires more than 150,000 couriers to re-confirm their identity every week in hopes of rooting out fraud.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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This is in Tokyo but suddenly I feel my life is empty without the availability of little bears made of molded minced tuna.

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Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
If you want your sushi seasoned with adorableness, this is the place.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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Lookie here. Restaurant Business has joined the party. Find your restaurant industry news here, please and thank you.
December 4, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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A cozy start to a day of cooking. They would like the cooking to begin, please.
November 28, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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OK, so here we are at BlueSky. Now how do you get the song out of your head?
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Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky (Official Video)
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November 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM