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Zaza Cuban Comfort Food goes for an all-day-diner vibe, but with great coffee

Restaurant Business

Photo courtesy of Zaza Cuban Comfort Food. But when the economic crash of 2008 hit, Perez started to think about “tightening the box,” he said. “I Perez is now focused on building Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, a 10-unit regional chain in Central Florida with another six or seven expected to open in the next 18 months or so.

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Naya positions to bring fast-casual flavors of Lebanon to the growing Mediterranean category

Restaurant Business

07, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Naya is the Chipotle of Lebanese food. Then Kfoury plans to look to new markets, including possibly Florida, Texas, Chicago and the Washington, D.C. For Kfoury, it has been a journey that began in 2008. By Lisa Jennings on Aug. Photo courtesy of Naya. Americans love their hummus.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist. Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.”

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MRM Research Roundup: Delivery Fraud, the Playground Effect, and Top 100 Places to Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

SpotOn worked with Penta to conduct a nationwide survey of 200 independent and chain restaurant operators to better understand the state of financial literacy among US operators in major markets including including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Miami, Denver, and Detroit.

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. Following the economic devastation of 2008 – restaurants hunkered down for months and then came back refreshed and charged up.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're “We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. ” Tastewise Data.