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

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Joe Kahn, founder and chief innovation officer of the Columbus, Ohio-based chain, felt that guests were ready for more flavor excitement and better-quality ingredients. “I Joe was like a mad scientist in the innovation lab,” added Sarah Kear, CMO of 52-location Condado Tacos. “We and the zero-proof versions for $7.

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

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Still, it takes private one of the industry’s most widely used tech companies and one of its earliest innovators, helping numerous restaurant chains take their businesses online. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. Olo was founded in 2005 and works with some 750 restaurant brands.

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What operators should know about ancient grains

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Premium Financing All restaurants are pricey in California, not just fast food The Bottom Line: The state’s fast-food wage hasn’t driven up prices at limited-service restaurants, at least compared with full-service chains. That doesn’t mean it’s not expensive there.

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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

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Premium Operations Sweetgreen wants to shake its reputation for expensive salad The fast-casual chain is working on its value perception in a way that spotlights menu innovation and avoids discounts. Is the chain given enough credit for its more-affordable offerings?

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

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Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more

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Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus

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We have an incredibly creative R&D team of in-house chefs who are constantly exploring flavors and recipes that are quintessentially Paris Baguette, while tying in the latest innovations and trends,” said Cathy Chavenet, CMO at Paris Baguette North America. “As She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation.

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