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‘Repurposed Spaces Offer Three Key Advantages for a Fast-Casual Brand: Cost, Time, and Customers.’

Modern Restaurant Management

With big-box retailers closing up shop, more than 140 million square feet of desirable retail space has become available, presenting the opportunity for restaurants such as fast-casual concepts to expand their businesses. In more recent years, there's been a wider adoption of fast-casual concepts. Has it evolved?

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

Restaurant Business

But supply has bounced back in recent months, bringing prices back down to earth. News prices commodities Breakfast Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons.

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Big Way brings a fast-casual take on hot pot

Restaurant Business

Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Emerging Brands Big Way brings a fast-casual take on hot pot This 13-unit chain from Canada recently opened its first U.S. Only this one is fast casual. In Canada, restaurants offer about 100 items, but Luo said the company is still building the supply chain for U.S.

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

Restaurant Business

at the Italian casual-dining chain as its investments in affordability and Uber delivery paid off. 20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Consumers are finding value in casual-dining brands like Olive Garden. Same-store sales at the Italian casual-dining chain spiked 6.9% By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Five Ways With Philadelphia

Restaurant Business

From elevated comfort food to trending global flavors, operators are using Philly in inventive ways that bring signature flavor and premium texture to the menu. Way #5 CREAMY QUESADILLA WITH PHILLY Mexican food is leading the charge in foodservice growth, with the highest increase in servings vs. last year. Or even on a pizza!

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

Restaurant Business

Fast-casual Condado Tacos—which prefers calling itself “next-gen casual”—has long had a bar program with a selection of conventional margaritas and beers to go with its Mexican-style menu and vibe. The new menu format makes it easier for customers to pair drinks and food. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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What consumers want from restaurants at breakfast

Restaurant Business

Photo: Shutterstock Value, convenience and food quality are the three big drivers that will draw consumers into a restaurant for breakfast. Meanwhile, dine-in visits have increased in fast-casual and fast-food restaurants, while takeout and drive-in orders are down. By Patricia Cobe on Jul. Sign up here.