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Big Way brings a fast-casual take on hot pot

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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. But KPOT is a casual dining concept. location in the Los Angeles area, with more to come. by the end of 2025.

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

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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. Sign up here. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips?

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

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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

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Premium Emerging Brands Olive & Finch lets diners dictate how they want to experience the brand This growing premium fast casual out of Denver is expanding with an all-day menu priced no higher than $20. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed with consumer demand.

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

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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. Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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How Cracker Barrel chef Matt Banton is expanding the flavor portfolio

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Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. " Now the structure is in place to accelerate expansion outside California, without franchising. Whether theyre working is another thing. Tech Check: Restaurant loyalty programs are increasingly popular, but they’re far from a silver bullet for driving traffic.

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Friendly's owner Brix Holdings is acquired by a franchisee

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News franchising acquisitions finance Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.

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