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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. As of last week, wholesale prices were down 67% from their peak of about $8 for a dozen eggs, and retail prices were down 27%, according to the USDA. Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons.

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

One example is OpenAI’s Operator, a tool that can perform web-based tasks like making a restaurant reservation or ordering food from a delivery app. AI agents will no doubt make their way into restaurants themselves, where they could be used to create schedules or order supplies, easing the workload on managers.

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

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. 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. Photo: Shutterstock Made-to-order food, value offerings, loyalty programs.

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

Restaurant Business

And fast-food customers Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance Are we reaching peak chicken tender saturation on menus? It’s easy to score what’s marketed as a Dubai Chocolate Bar at specialty retail food stores; in New York City a 7-ounce bar sells for about $19.

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7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars

Restaurant Business

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. The prices for both restaurant food and food from grocery and convenience stores rose 0.3% Food prices overall are up 2.9% By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant Business

The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million. Launched in 2022, it is the fastest-growing retail media network in history, according to the company. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is doubling down on its advertising business.

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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

Restaurant Business

With more than 25-years of experience, Secor previously served as senior vice president of operations and training at GoTo Foods. He will spearhead operations for the hotel’s venues, retail operations, meetings and events and in-room dining. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Derek Watson | Photo courtesy of Dirty Habit.