Operations News
LA banning outdoor dining
November 24, 2020
Los Angeles County, which is home to over 10 million people, is banning outdoor dining for at least three weeks as a way to protect people from spreading…
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Torchy's Tacos adds investors to fuel growth
November 20, 2020
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos is leveraging several new investors to help it more than double its footprint by entering 10 states over the next four years…
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GoTab offering contactless capabilities
November 19, 2020
GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform, is offering free activations and 24-hour guaranteed setup to companies wanting to add contactless options, including…
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El Pollo Loco launches design upgrades
November 19, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. has rolled out more modern and artistic design choices for packaging, in-store merchandising and gift cards, according to a company press…
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Goldman Sachs grabs a piece of Zaxby's
November 19, 2020
Zaxby's, which has 900 units in 17 states, will have a new investor when investment funds managed by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division "acquire a…
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Juice It Up posts double-digit sales increases
November 18, 2020
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Juice It Up reported strong growth in same-store sales as well as average unit volume this year. Through…
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ToastGo2 contactless product suite keeps guests safe, restaurants efficient
November 18, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform, is launchingToastGo2, a mobile handheld point-of-sale that works with the Toast Order & Pay platform to facilitate…
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The Local Culinary waiving franchise fees on ghost concepts
November 17, 2020
In an effort to help restaurants drum up business during the pandemic, The Local Culinary, a virtual restaurant group, is waiving all initial fees for new…
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Capriotti's posts major sales growth
November 16, 2020
By embracing technology and menu innovations, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop reported double-digit same-store sales increases for Q2 and Q3.
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Roti rolls out curbside to-go in Chicago
November 12, 2020
Roti, a Chicago-based company known for bowls, salads and pitas, is doubling down on its efforts to keep team members and customers safe by launching a…
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Yogurtland launching healthy fast casual concept
November 11, 2020
Yogurtland is opening a fast casual concept, Holsom By Yogurtland, Saturday in Huntington Beach, California. The menu focuses on serving food with high-quality…
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Chipotle opening first digital kitchen
November 11, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first virtual restaurant Saturday. Known as the Chipotle Digital Kitchen and located just outside of the gates to the…
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Grubhub, Restaurant Strong team on $2M grant support program
November 9, 2020
Grubhub, a food order and delivery platform, and The Gregg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund, are teaming up on a $2 million support program providing…
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Restaurant-transaction declines holding steady
November 9, 2020
Customer transaction declines at major U.S. restaurant chains held steady at -9% every week in October compared to the same weeks one year ago, according to…
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Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent reveals results of tough Q3 in main operating states
November 6, 2020
Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana parent company, Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., reported a tough third quarter of results for the 13-week period ending on Sept.
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REEF raises $1B to go beyond parking lot hubs
November 4, 2020
REEF, a ghost kitchen provider with over 4,500 parking lot and garage locations in the U.S, has secured two deals totalling $1 billion to help it expand…
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Project Wellness fuels 32% sales increase
November 3, 2020
As with so many restaurant companies, the pandemic initially had a significant impact on Nekter Juice Bar, but a little resilience led to a 32% increase in…
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Wingstop delcares special dividend after strong Q3
November 2, 2020
After reporting that Q3 system-wide sales were up nearly 33%, Wingstop Inc.'s board of directors has approved a special cash dividend of $5 per share in…
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Boston Market parent company buys Corner Bakery
October 30, 2020
Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands LLC has acquired Corner Bakery from affiliates of Roark Capital Partners. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
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Digital made up 60% of Shake Shack's Q3 sales
October 29, 2020
Digital sales at company-owned Shake Shacks tripled, and average weekly sales and same-Shack sales improved in both urban and suburban locations compared to…
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