Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

In fact, the beverage program was a bit of a fluke. The 15 types of bagels are made in-house throughout the day. So are the roughly 15 schmears, which change seasonally. There are a few sweet treats on the menu, and there’s a whole coffee program.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Menu RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging (..)

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

But perhaps the brand’s most radical transformation was on the beverage side, where it has added modern sips like boba as well as craft cocktails, including frozen margaritas and mojitos. We do see beverages and on-the-go beverages as a big growth opportunity for both of the brands,” O’Reilly said.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Not quite yet An easy way to bring bold Korean flavors to modern menus From BBQ to beverages, menus are seeing a lot of action Food C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% this year, according to new data from Intouch Insight.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Penfield has spent two decades at Raising Cane’s, where he held multiple leadership roles, including chief of restaurant services, senior vice president of restaurant services, and regional vice president of operations. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Chains including Shake Shack, Paris Baguette, Nick the Greek and MilkShake Factory have recently rolled out shakes, sweets and beverages that riff on the classic Middle Eastern treat of chocolate, pistachio and the crisp shreds of phyllo dough known as kataifi. Photo courtesy of Paris Baguette. Members help make our journalism possible.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. Mobile app reliability is 1 percent lower at 84, matching beverage quality, staff courtesy and helpfulness, food quality, and website satisfaction (the only metric to increase in 2025). BBQ sales also jumped 31 percent.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

Trending Beverage Starbucks sets the 2025 release date for Pumpkin Spice Latte this summer Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Whether theyre working is another thing. Those aggregators have become vital for Domino’s market share, and other chains too. Whether theyre working is another thing.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

It is in California The Bottom Line: Data from Technomic’s Price Pulse shows that the average price for a medium Big Mac meal in California is about the same as the price for a Big Smasher on Chili’s 3-for-Me menu.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special (..)

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Kuusisto, who will assume the role on 1 September, brings senior leadership experience from the food sector, with a strong commercial and strategic background aimed at growing Löfbergs’ Finnish operations. (Cape Town, South Africa) Wed, 11 Jun – Löfbergs appoints Rami Kuusisto as managing director for the Finland unit.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

As a side note, Chipotle’s value on those scores decline with additions like beverages or guacamole. Continue to Site >>> Menu Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Given the chain’s quality reputation, that value is difficult to beat. But the chain’s customers can get a lot for their spending.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

Tomasso has more than 30 years of leadership experience, including the past seven as CEO of First Watch. The board we’ve built at hawkers isn’t just high-caliber—it’s high conviction,” Smith said in a statement. Each member brings unique strengths, but what unites us is a belief in the power of this one-of-a-kind brand.”

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu An idea from a Burger King guest inspires the new BBQ Brisket Whopper Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: (..)

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

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. Investments also include tech companies, such as order aggregation platform Chowly, automated beverage concept Botrista, and lease management software company Leasecake.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Premium Financing In the fast-food world, growth is coming from drinks and desserts The Bottom Line: The highest-growth quick-service chains cannot be found in traditional sectors but among coffee, beverage and dessert brands. What does this say about the restaurant industry?

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Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

In its announcement, Subway noted that the company under his leadership had 17 straight quarters of same-store sales growth. The private-equity firm owns a controlling stake in Fitzpatrick’s former company Driven Brands, which owns auto repair franchises like Maaco, Meineke and other brands. Whether theyre working is another thing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Matthew Amigh will join on 7 July, bringing over 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience from roles at Raybern Foods, Bulletproof, and Ethos Pet Nutrition, with expertise in fundraising, debt negotiations, and successful business turnarounds. London, UK) Mon, 23 Jun – Black Rifle Coffee names new CFO.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 16, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Lime Fresh Mexican Grill carves out a new pizza category on its menu Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: (..)

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

The company plans to deploy fresh capital into its Brazilian operations, modernising factories and distribution centres, expanding its research and development facilities, and boosting local brands across food and beverage segments. The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainability and innovation in Latin America.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

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

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JUNE 12, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

C-store chain Yesway rolled out a Summer Sips promotion , with deals on Rockstar energy drinks and $1 off the chain’s new Buffalo Chicken Burrito with the purchase of a Honcho beverage. Yesway’s CEO said the promo was created to “own the channel of thirst.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2025

They expect baristas to have comprehensive knowledge about everything from processing methods to water chemistry , while still delivering exceptional beverages and memorable service experiences. Proper barista training should be the first priority, alongside implementing efficient and effective systems and leadership.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

An audience of 14,000 Starbucks store managers and employees watched from the stands during the company’s Leadership Experience event at the trendy Las Vegas Sphere venue. You need to source and prepare the other ingredients required to deliver a differentiated beverage and experience,” he adds.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

Can McDonald’s and Starbucks turn it around? These and other questions abound as companies start reporting earnings.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu So much for the consolidation trend Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales (..)

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

The experience is available with a spirit-free beverage pairing, and the restaurant’s website notes that the chef is “over five years sober.” Konro is a Japanese-inspired concept known for a 10- to 14-course tasting menu, served at a chef’s counter with only 10 seats.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Using the right leadership skills Great restaurant managers inspire their teams and set the tone for the entire operation. Focus your restaurant manager training on these key leadership abilities: Communication Practice delivering feedback and handling tough conversations.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

Can McDonald’s and Starbucks turn it around? These and other questions abound as companies start reporting earnings.

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EATER

JANUARY 22, 2025

This years awards include three brand-new categories: Best New Bar (given to a new wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverage that already demonstrates excellence), Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

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