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Pricing gap between restaurants and grocers shrinks

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The gap in prices hits the lowest point in two years.
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Tilman Fertitta bids $55M for Ignite Restaurant Group

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Landry’s CEO wants Joe’s Crab Shack back.
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McDonald’s focuses on supply chain improvement

Jonathan Maze

The burger giant works to improve ingredients and brand reputation.
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Paul Damico named CEO of Naf Naf Grill

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The former Focus Brands, Moe’s executive will take the helm at the quick growing fast-casual chain.
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MillerPulse: Same-store sales increase in May

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Sales accelerate as comparisons and the pricing gap ease.
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Kat Cole named COO of Focus Brands

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Cole will lead the Cinnabon, Moe’s owner’s domestic franchise brands.
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McDonald’s ends Olympics sponsorship

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The company will cease its sponsorship of the global sporting event after 41 years.
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Jamba CMO debuts fast-casual restaurant

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Up Inspired Kitchen by Rachel Phillips-Luther and her husband, Mike Luther, serves healthful fare.
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Is there a service crisis?

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Restaurateurs say knowledge and kindness are the keys to good hospitality.
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L Catterton invests in Punch Bowl Social

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The deal will drive expansion of the dining-and-entertainment concept.
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