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Retail woes hit Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

Sales fall as customers grow accustomed to markdowns.
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9 food and beverage trends from the NRA Show

Plant-based protein, cookie dough and Latin drinks among trendy products.
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5 equipment trends from the NRA Show

New restaurant equipment aims to trim labor, water, space and energy.
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Chalak Mitra Group sells 3 brands

Chalak Mitra Group

Elephant Bar, Baker Bros. American Deli and Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen have new owners.
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Future of Food: 20 trends to watch

Find out what lies (and flies) ahead for restaurant technology, menus and consumers.
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Fund started by former McDonald’s CEO acquires PizzaRev

PizzaRev

Cleveland Avenue LLC, begun by Don Thompson, acquires majority stake in fast-casual chain.
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Drinking in the beverage trends at the NRA Show

Tara Fitzpatrick

Slushes, aloe and wine on tap are among the leading trends this year.
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What Gen Z restaurant consumers want

Ron Ruggless

Technology, quality food and service, and ambience are key for the next generation after Millennials.
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Red Robin outlines strategy amid casual-dining tumult

Red Robin

The operator cites an operations overhaul and off-premise channels at an investor day presentation.
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Executives share biggest business investments for 2017

From staffing to plateware, here’s where operators are putting their money.
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