Operations News

Zoup 'concentrating' on retail growth

November 17, 2021

Designed for at-home cooks and holiday hosts looking to add flavor to their creations, Zoup has created Zoup Good, Really Good Culinary Concentrates.

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Q3 sales up at Clean Juice

November 16, 2021

Charlotte-based Clean Juice posted a solid third quarter, reporting a 17% increase in same-store sales with same-store average ticket prices eclipsing $18.

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Watch #QSRNext speakers for limited-time only

November 15, 2021

If you missed# QSRNext, you missed some great insight from some of the world's leading brands. The one-day event hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake covered topics…

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Firehouse Subs selling to RBI for $1B

November 15, 2021

Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes, is acquiring Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. for $1 billion in an…

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More than half of consumers order directly from restaurants

November 15, 2021

More than half, 58%, of U.S. consumers are skipping aggregators when ordering from restaurants.

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Will Sweetgreen raise over $312M with IPO?

November 11, 2021

After announcing last month that it was going public this year, Sweetgreen updated its filing Tuesday, stating it expects to raise as much as $312.5 million in…

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7 The Simple Greeks rebranding to Garbanzo locations

November 10, 2021

By the end of the year, seven locations of The Simple Greek in California and Virginia will transform into Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh stores, said Kelly…

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The Melt oozing record-breaking sales

November 10, 2021

The Melt, a San Francisco-based restaurant known for its MeltBurgers and all-American comfort food, has posted record-breaking sales for Q3 2021. They're up…

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Restaurants face margin contraction, slower M&A in Q1 2022

November 10, 2021

With rising commodity prices, workforce shortages, and the need for higher expenditures to attract labor in a competitive market, the restaurant industry will…

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NRA expects health, sustainability on menus in 2022

November 10, 2021

Restaurant customers can expect to see health taking center stage on menus and sustainability continue to be a priority in 2022.

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Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

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Panera Brands partnering with Danny Meyer

November 9, 2021

Danny Meyer is joining the team at Panera Brands, which includes Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

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US Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

November 8, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. lifted both its sales and income for the 2021 third quarter ending Oct. 2, 2021, according to a press release.

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REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company

November 8, 2021

REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…

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Chef Ashley Christensen launches fast casual chicken chain

November 8, 2021

Chef Ashley Christensen, who has gained national attention as the chef of Raleigh North Carolina's Poole's Diner, has opened her own fast casual concept, BB's…

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Starbird Chicken raises $12M

November 8, 2021

San Francisco-based Starbird Chicken has raised $12 million to fuel its next phase of growth, which includes developing company-owned restaurants and ghost…

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Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery

November 5, 2021

The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.

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FAT Brands reports Q3 loss, revenue increase

November 4, 2021

Although FAT Brands revenues improved 628% to $29.8 million during fiscal third quarter — the 13-week period ending Sept. 26 — the chain saw an adjusted net…

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