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NRA calls for replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund
August 24, 2021
The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…
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Waba Grill reports highest sales in company history
August 24, 2021
Sales are soaring at WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain based in Southern California. In fact, Q2 2021 was the top-performing sales quarter in the brand's…
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Dutch Bros Coffee files IPO
August 23, 2021
Dutch Bros Inc., which has nearly 500 locations in 11 states, is going public, according to a company press release. Although the number of shares and their…
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Restaurant spending up in second quarter
August 20, 2021
Consumer spending at U.S. restaurants was up 32% in the second quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to…
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Zaxby's taps UGA quarterback as brand spokesperson
August 19, 2021
Georgia-based Zaxby's has inked a deal with University of Georgia quarterback J.T. Daniels to serve as a brand ambassador for the 2021-2022 season. "We're…
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Nationwide restaurant foot traffic up 52% since start of 2021
August 19, 2021
Foot traffic and in-store visits in food and beverage establishments is up 52% since the start of 2021, according to the data from Zenreach.
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Starbucks opens 10th Farmer Support Center
August 19, 2021
Starbucks Coffee Company has opened its first Farmer Support Center in Brazil. The opening marks the company's 10th global center to support local coffee…
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August 17, 2021
It's been a cool summer for Arizona-based Original ChopShop, which reported last week that Q2 same-store sales were up 51% compared to 2020 and 39% compared to…
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Pokeworks promotes Steve Heeley to CEO
August 16, 2021
In a move to bolster its growth strategy and strengthen the brand, Pokeworks, a fast casual serving traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, has promoted CMO Steve…
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Restaurant gift card sales surging
August 16, 2021
Restaurant gift card sales appear to be making a strong recovery after a trying 2020, according to the Paytronix Mid-Year Gift Card Report 2021. It found that…
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Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs
August 13, 2021
The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…
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La Madeleine debuts Express model within Dallas Walmart stores
August 13, 2021
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café has rolled out its first Express store model locations in three Dallas-based Walmart stores.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese jumps into systemwide re-design
August 12, 2021
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, will…
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Shake Shack raising prices as much as 3.5%
August 10, 2021
Fast casual brand Shake Shack intends to increase prices come the fourth quarter, anywhere from 3% to 3.5%, which is about 1% more than its typical annual 2…
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Tyson Foods boosts Q3 2021 sales, earnings
August 10, 2021
Tyson Foods Inc. reported improved sales and earnings for the three months ending July 3, 2021 compared to Q3, 2020, according to a press release.
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US Foods reports improved sales, earnings for Q2 2021
August 10, 2021
US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2021 ending July 3 as markets lifted in-person dining restrictions on…
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Chef David Danielson opens Hoss Boss Wings & Ribs ghost kitchen
August 9, 2021
David Danielson, executive chef at the Churchill Downs horse racing complex in Louisville, Kentucky, has opened Hoss Boss Wings & Ribs, a ghost kitchen…
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Majority of restaurant owners fear Delta outbreaks will harm business recovery
August 9, 2021
A hefty number of restaurants, 88%, are fearful the ongoing Delta coronavirus variant spread will hurt recovery and it's a fear that 76% of all small business…
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Shake Shack enjoys robust Q2 earnings, digital boasts double-digit growth
August 6, 2021
The second quarter of 2021 was a big win for fast casual Shake Shack as the brand saw revenue increase 104%, hitting $187 million, and sales spike 52.7…
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Wayback Burgers enjoyed strong Q2, continues expansion plans
August 6, 2021
Wayback Burgers, a fast casual featuring cooked-to-order burgers and thick, hand-dipped milkshakes, plans to continue expansion and innovation in the later…
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