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Sweetgreen’s bet on technology pays off with 10% higher checks at Infinite Kitchens
Mar 01, 2024
The fast-casual restaurant chain also noted that tipping has increased hourly wages by $2
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NRN editors discuss CAVA, Applebee’s, IHOP, and that viral Wendy’s pricing comment
Mar 01, 2024
Plus, hear from Benson Lau, the founder and director of business development at Fluffy Fluffy
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Landry’s owner Tilman Fertitta acquires Houston luxury district
Mar 01, 2024
Purchase of River Oaks property in Texas follows earlier acquisition of Montage Laguna Beach in California
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Papa Johns wants to get ‘Back to Better 2.0’ after solid fourth quarter revenues
Feb 29, 2024
The Atlanta-based pizza chain saw aggregator delivery sales surge 50% and expects Q1 2024 to be the toughest quarter of the year
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Red Robin is ready to talk about all the changes it's made
Feb 29, 2024
Red Robin kept its marketing powder dry through 2023 so it could focus on enhancing the menu and guest experience. Now it’s ready to promote those changes.
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Portillo’s looks to multichannel opportunities, especially catering
Feb 29, 2024
Fast-casual restaurant brand made investments in catering channel in 2023, CEO Michael Osanloo says on Q4 earnings call
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Is Cracker Barrel heading for a turnaround?
Feb 29, 2024
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is continuing to struggle under new leadership, as new CEO Julie Felss Masino talked about a long road ahead to recovery and long-term profitability for the Lebanon, Tenn.-based casual-dining brand. Cracker...
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Data’s importance extends to franchise brands, restaurant leaders say
Feb 28, 2024
Fasika Melaku of Denny’s and Kendall Ware of Walk-On’s share insights at GuestXM Best Practices Conference
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Wendy’s pays the price for comments on digital menuboard potential
Feb 28, 2024
Surge or dynamic pricing becomes a hot button issue across the restaurant landscape
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Applebee’s is creating a new prototype to get back to growth
Feb 28, 2024
Dine Brands CEO John Peyton said the prototype is expected to hit the market in 2025 and should generate a stronger return for franchisees.
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