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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast food and casual dining are currently seeing higher traffic. With dining out becoming more of an occasional treat, it's very important that guests have a great experience – whether that's at an upmarket restaurant or a fast food outlet. When they do eat out, they're often choosing cheaper options.

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Fast casual was the happy place in 2024

Restaurant Business

Sales in the segment far exceeded industry trends, boosted by growth brands like Chipotle, Wingstop, Raising Cane's and Jersey Mike's Subs. But some brands were left behind.

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Why Dave's Hot Chicken wants to be the next Wingstop

Restaurant Business

As the fast-casual Dave's moves into its next level of growth with a $1 billion private-equity deal, some see an IPO in its future. But can the chain maintain the magic that brought it this far?

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Roark Capital acquires Dave's Hot Chicken for $1B and eyes international growth

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain went from parking-lot popup to 10-digit deal in eight years. As the "rock star" in the private-equity firm's deep restaurant portfolio, Dave's executives say they are driving toward a potential IPO.