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

Restaurant Business

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

Restaurant Business

per share in cash, a 65% premium on the company’s share price as of April 30, before media reports suggested the company was for sale. The company’s stock price has fallen by more than 72% since that IPO, even after a recent uptick brought on by the sale reports. Olo shareholders will receive $10.25

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What operators should know about ancient grains

Restaurant Business

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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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

. – Sophia Goldberg, Founder and CEO, Ansa The big lesson I learned is that I've had to continue to adapt my pricing, because people are still watching their spending. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments. Beyond logistics, the biggest transformation has been in leadership.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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

Restaurant Business

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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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

A significant part is also played by tech integration ; loyalty programs, app-based ordering, and QR code menus are not innovations but necessities. Balancing Menu Innovation with Operational Efficiency and Cost Control While survival depends on stability, creativity drives interest.

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