Chick-fil-A is testing two new restaurant designs to meet digital demand
Chick-fil-A’s new drive-thru concept includes four lanes and an elevated kitchen, while its walk-up concept is designed for urban markets. Both will be tested in 2024.
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NRN editors discuss earnings season and Chick-fil-A’s new prototypes
Damola Adamolekun to step down as CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Plus innovation at Bb.q Chicken, Buona, Café Rio Mexican Grill, Freebirds World Burrito, Hooters, Miguel’s Jr., Papa Johns, PDQ, Velvet Taco and Wayback Burgers.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democrats introduce $17 minimum wage legislation
After a $15 minimum wage initiative failed in 2021, Democrats are trying again with the Raise the Wage Act but the restaurant industry does not approve the tip credit elimination.
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The 10 biggest restaurant chains in America by estimated sales per unit
In 2022, the ten restaurant chains with the highest ESPU in the U.S. also all saw year-over-year growth — two grew ESPU by more than 51%, but each grew by at least 1.9% and had ESPU of at least $8.1 million.
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Qdoba, Modern Market parent names Prashant Budhale as CTO
Modern Restaurant Concepts hires former Sonic Drive-Ins executive to lead technology.
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100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains take the United States by storm
Back Yard Burgers declares bankruptcy for second time
Back Yard Burgers’ parent company Axum Capital Partners also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for its other concept, Wild Wing Café.
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Boston Market sued for $11.3 million over unpaid bills
The company’s headquarters in Golden. Colo. were also seized in May for more than $300k in unpaid taxes.
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