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Fast food officially has a perception problem
May 29, 2024
A recent survey found that most Americans think fast food is a ‘luxury,’ while McDonald’s president has penned a letter debunking pricing myths.
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How emerging restaurant Naf Naf is focusing on its global flavors as it scales
May 29, 2024
The 15-year-old chain is expanding beyond its Midwestern roots
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Freddy’s is jumping into catering as part of its growth strategy
May 29, 2024
Freddy’s has several growth initiatives underway, including a new grill, kitchen display system, and catering business.
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CAVA continues to beat analysts’ expectations as it raises its full-year guidance
May 29, 2024
The fast-casual restaurant is putting faith in its new steak protein option as an alternative to casual dining
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What emerging restaurant brands should consider ahead of investment
May 29, 2024
Two investors offer their perspectives on when brands should pursue investment.
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Scott Taylor named CEO of newly created Cherry Bounce Hospitality group
May 29, 2024
The former Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux CEO will now head the new full-service restaurant arm of Hargett Hunter
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Chicken N Pickle named the winner of NRN’s Eatertainment Showdown
May 29, 2024
The emerging restaurant chain is leaning into the popularity of pickleball
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Why this restaurant segment is seeing traffic gains amid industry declines
May 29, 2024
The fast-casual category first became a thing in the 1990s (about the time Chipotle emerged) and came of age in the 2010s following the Great Recession, when consumers wanted more bang for their buck in the form of value, speed, and quality. The...
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How sale leasebacks provide restaurant owners with capital to grow
May 28, 2024
How sale leasebacks can unlock capital that is tied up in the real estate.
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Why Atomic Wings went bigger (and boozier) for its new store prototype
May 28, 2024
New York City-based Atomic Wings has a new restaurant design with 40 more seats, spiked milkshakes, and TVs to encourage guests to linger longer
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