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How Sweetgreen has benefitted from its recent success
May 14, 2024
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is besting many of its restaurant competitors in the first quarter. The fast-casual chain reported 5% same-store sales increases and a 26% revenue increase year-over-year on Thursday...
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How El Pollo Loco, Zaxby’s, and Shake Shack are staying nimble on social media while stalwart Chick-fil-A is falling behind
May 13, 2024
Social media is the future of restaurant marketing, but some brands aren’t embracing the platform
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William Specht, co-founder of Cousins Subs, dies at 80
May 13, 2024
Services are scheduled at 6 p.m. CDT Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
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How Chipotle created a culture of throughput
May 10, 2024
As it targets $4 million AUVs, the restaurant company has added coaching tools, training and incentives to sharpen its focus on throughput.
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Sweetgreen sees 5% same-store sales increases amid rising labor costs in California
May 10, 2024
Restaurant executives still believe Infinite Kitchens are the future for the company’s models and plan to retrofit several in 2024
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NRN editors continue to talk about quarterly earnings from Texas Roadhouse, El Pollo Loco, Bloomin’ Brands, and more restaurant companies
May 10, 2024
This week hear from leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken, Newk’s Eatery, and Union Square Hospitality Group
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SEC accuses FAT Brands founder Andy Wiederhorn of misappropriating $27 million of company funds
May 10, 2024
The SEC charged the FAT Brands chairman with using company cash to ‘fund his lavish lifestyle’ — at one point, stripping his restaurant company of 40% of its revenue
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Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Starbucks, and Burger King
May 10, 2024
Plus innovation at Auntie Anne’s , Bar Louie, Big Chicken, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Dog Haus, Ellianos Coffee, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Gott’s Roadside, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, IHOP, Juice it...
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Why Potbelly thinks that digital sales — not discounting — is the best solution for long-term traffic gains
May 09, 2024
Potbelly is fighting the Q1 traffic dip caused by infrequent guest spending habits by doubling down on digital engagement, loyalty, and everyday value
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CEO Shannon Hennessy’s plan for The Habit Burger Grill: ‘Same magic, more margin’
May 09, 2024
Hennessy was named CEO of The Habit less than a year ago and has prioritized reaching ‘industry-leading payback’ through various initiatives.
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