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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

.” Looking ahead, the brand plans to have 50 new restaurant openings per year by 2022 to bolster its overarching goal of having 500 locations open and operating by the end of 2025. “They have great leadership, great employees, great food, a growing iconic brand with a culture of hospitality and authenticity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. By 2025, in Taco Bell restaurants across the globe, the brand aims to make all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Every year, the show, organized by Italian Exhibition Group attracts tens of thousands of operators - importers, distributors, chains and public establishments - from as many as 160 countries, including the United States.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Keba Konte: The industry still lacks Black leadership at the highest levels. But when you look past the veil at the leadership roles at most of these coffee companies, we’re still looking at mostly white men who are the decision-makers, who are driving the culture at these places. So what should the coffee industry look like in 2025?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal is to work with health care systems all over the country and help them commit to 50 percent plant based daily offerings by 2025. Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital in Washington didn’t offer any plant-based entrees before working with the HSUS; now, approximately 50 percent of the café and patient menu items are plant-based.

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Future Food

MAY 29, 2025

Following our time at the 2025 FoodService Australia Food and Hospitality Week at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, one thing became abundantly clear: hospitality businesses that are embracing integrated, intelligent technologies are not only adapting to industry change, theyre leading it.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Nestlé is aiming to sustainably source 100% of its coffee by 2025. According to the latest survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistic (IBGE), nearly 89,000 female coffee producers are in positions of leadership in the country’s coffee sector. La Marzocco opens new hub in Singapore. million 60kg bags.

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Chowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These connections have set the stage for better customer support, meaningful product advancements, and a renewed sense of purpose as we head into 2025. This panel was a highlight of the year, sparking thought-provoking discussions and reinforcing Chowlys leadership in the space.

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Gecko Hospitality

APRIL 29, 2025

The data reveals important trends that can inform your recruitment and retention strategies in 2025. For employers, this underscores the importance of tailored compensation strategies to attract and retain top leadership talent in your particular market and sector. and Canada who are actively exploring new career opportunities.

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Qu

MAY 7, 2025

At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. The restaurant industry is at a pivotal moment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), 4thMVMT, and PepsiCo announced a formal collaboration to provide leadership development and increase business ownership opportunities for Black people in the restaurant industry. Increasing Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” All of the new franchisees cited Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii’s leadership team, rejuvenated brand, product quality, commitment to the community and the strong feeling of ‘ohana as deciding factors in their decision to franchise. ” Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii’s plans to open 150 new locations over the next 5 years.

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