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C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

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this year, according to the 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report released Tuesday by customer experience solutions and mystery shopping firm Intouch Insight. billion in 2024 and are expected to top $3 trillion by 2028, the report said. C-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is on pace to grow another 5.7%

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

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The chain has kept its menu prices lower than inflation, and it has invested in other limited-time specials, such as its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, in an effort to appeal to price-conscious consumers. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content.

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Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

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per share in cash, a 65% premium on the company’s share price as of April 30, before media reports suggested the company was for sale. The company’s stock price has fallen by more than 72% since that IPO, even after a recent uptick brought on by the sale reports. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips?

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

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That has provided some much-needed relief for restaurants dealing with all kinds of commodity inflation, particularly breakfast chains that buy a lot of eggs. But not all breakfast chains chose to pass egg costs on to customers. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Sign up here.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

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Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Sign up here.

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Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

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All photos courtesy of Condado Tacos. A few years ago, nobody knew what yuzu or dragon fruit was, but now it’s all over social media. The resulting liquid mix tones down the acid a bit and is close to what Condado Tacos offered years ago, but this time, the ingredients are all natural. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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Panera Bread brings in a transformation strategist to aid its turnaround

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She will report to Panera CEO Paul Carbone. The chain is in the process of shuttering all its fresh dough facilities , and shifting bread making to third-party bakers. and Canada. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Nikka Copeland.