Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Convenience-store pizza edged out chain pizza in a survey of consumer taste preferences. this year, according to the 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report released Tuesday by customer experience solutions and mystery shopping firm Intouch Insight. this year, according to new data from Intouch Insight.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Consumers are finding value in casual-dining brands like Olive Garden. Also on Friday, Darden announced a slew of leadership changes at several of its brands. at the Italian casual-dining chain as its investments in affordability and Uber delivery paid off. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

Opening a new dining space in 2025 calls for more than just a good recipe list or architectural sense. Even the best location and design won't guarantee long-lasting success if your vision doesn't match what consumers are seeking in 2025. A strong brand will emotionally link your restaurant to its patrons in 2025.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Photograph: RATIONAL Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Maintaining clean and hygienic equipment is one of the most important tasks in food service — and also one of the most despised.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It was one of three DoorDash acquisitions announced this year. By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

With the 2025 BoP auction scheduled for 6 August, all eyes will be on the bidders of the 97- and 98-point coffees, as many eagerly anticipate the extent of the prices they’re willing to pay. Top stories of the week Mon, 9 Jun – Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP. million 60kg bags. Cecafé reports that Brazil has so far exported 42.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. Heading into 2025, restaurants can take advantage of a particular class of workers to bolster their retention efforts: seasonal hires.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chipotle rose to No. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 2, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. 7 among the country's Top 10 restaurant chains, according to Technomic's annual Top 500 ranking. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

18, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bubbakoo's is known for burritos, but also bowls, tacos, quesadillas and fried rice balls called "chiwawas." By Lisa Jennings on Jun. " | Photo courtesy of Bubbakoo's. What does this say about the restaurant industry?

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

The global livestock and poultry markets are set for significant shifts in 2025. Heres a detailed look at what lies ahead: Chicken Meat: A Bright Spot in Global Trade Global chicken meat exports are forecast to rise by 2% in 2025, reaching a record 13.8 and Canadian Leadership The U.S. million tons. million tons. million tons.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. Coco Robotics, the maker of four-wheeled autonomous sidewalk rovers, has raised $80 million to help grow its fleet.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Papa Johns has named Caroline Miller Oyler the company’s chief administrative officer. leadership News executive change Want breaking news at your fingertips? By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. Trending Leadership Chris Turner named CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands Operations The real James Beard Award stars? Is that a good thing for restaurants? By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The restaurant tech vocabulary keeps expanding. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Image by Nico Heins/Midjourney Want to sound smart at the next restaurant tech cocktail party? Add these six terms to your vocabulary.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Just drive-thru and pickup windows. Photo courtesy of Greenlane.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is doubling down on its advertising business. The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

24, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Puttshack is one of the concepts in the Emerging portfolio, which focuses on technology-fueled experiential restaurants. The growth capital firm behind the food-and-games brands Puttshack, F1 Arcade and Flight Club has added more restaurant industry firepower to its leadership team.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. A 30-year industry veteran, Patterson has held senior leadership positions at CiCi’s Pizza, Dickey’s Barbecue and, most recently, Slim Chickens. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. I am proud of the progress we have made to date for the business and as a leadership team,” Tick said in a statement Thursday. “I By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse did not have to go far to find its next CEO.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock 7-Eleven is ready to do battle in the summer value wars.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The MilkShake Factory created a house-made Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar that it sells for $5.95. But in a delayed reaction of sorts, the trend has gotten a strong second wind on restaurant menus in mid-2025. By Patricia Cobe on Jun. Photo courtesy of The MilkShake Factory.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

24, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The flexibility of the menu remains a key strength for Chipotle. The company’s stock is down 14% over the past year and more than 9% so far in 2025. By Jonathan Maze on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock. Chipotle Mexican Grill has had a difficult few months. Its CEO, Brian Niccol, left for Starbucks.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Konro was the first West Palm Beach restaurant to earn a Michelin star. He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jack in the Box is giving up on running more than one brand as it looks to sell Del Taco. Restaurants less so Premium OPINION Financing So much for the consolidation trend The Bottom Line: Companies operating more than one restaurant chain are more likely to be selling than they are buying right now.

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Crunchtime

JANUARY 28, 2025

How much stronger would your people, performance, and profits be in 2025 if you could measurably improve your Area Managers' mindsets, skillsets, and effectiveness? Weve found that there are seven distinct stages and competencies of multiunit leadership growth: My name is Jim Sullivan.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

The 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the urgency of advancing gender equality across all sectors. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. Her leadership ensures financial integrity and supports the company’s expansion initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

There are a lot of challenges facing both new and established brands in 2025. Further, growth can dilute company culture, so strong leadership and employee engagement are both crucial. Today, the restaurant has over 1,000 Google reviews and a stellar overall rating. First is standing out in a market more crowded today than ever before.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

A study was commissioned by Eaters editorial leadership, with surveys from Bastion Agency. adults in February 2025 representing the U.S. The Vox Media Insights and Research team surveyed over 2,000 U.S.

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Hospitality Insurance Group

MAY 2, 2025

I began my journey with HIG as a Senior Underwriter in October 2022 and transitioned into the role of Underwriting Manager in January 2025. Connecting with the team on a leadership level has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey. When did you begin working at Hospitality Insurance Group (HIG)?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

In May, shipments rose 15% year‑on‑year, bringing the total export value for the first five months of 2025 to over US$ 5 billion. Shipments in May 2025 totalled 149,000 tonnes valued at US $5,709/tonne, representing a 60.5% Vevey, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – Washed Gesha receives highest bid of US $66/lb at 2025 CoE Nicaragua auction.

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Qu

JUNE 16, 2025

The restaurant landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for operators who are ready to embrace change. We gathered top industry leaders to discuss the trends surfaced in our 2025 State of Digital Report. The post 7 Game-Changing Trends That Will Define Fast Casual & QSR in 2025 appeared first on Qu.

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QSR Automations

MARCH 4, 2025

Were thrilled to share that Jennifer Karpinsky, our Vice President of Business Development, has been honored with the prestigious Top Women in Restaurant Technology Lifetime Achievement Award at MURTEC 2025 in Las Vegas! Jennifers leadership, innovation, and vision have been instrumental in driving our success. Its truly an honor!

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 31, 2025

This was the central theme of the recent Lesson From the Field , How Giordanos Finance Leadership Leans on Data to Drive FP&A Strategy. Investing in Technology To remain competitive, Giordanos has prioritized technology upgrades in 2025. Using data, Giordanos teams identify areas to refine and compare against their peers.

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Qu

APRIL 8, 2025

Forget third-party interferencerestaurants are doubling down on first-party digital ordering, with nearly half of brands identifying it as the top revenue driver for 2025. The Bottom Line: Data is Your Secret Weapon To thrive in 2025 and beyond, restaurants need a data-first strategy. Owning the guest relationship.

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Crunchtime

MAY 9, 2025

This years Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC) brought together some of the most influential voices in the restaurant industry for a week of forward-thinking discussions, innovation sharing, and strategic planning.

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