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Chick-fil-A's Chicken and Waffles Sandwich Joins Fall Menu
Chick-fil-A has launched a Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich for fall 2026, featuring a breakfast-sized fried chicken fillet, bacon, and honey butter
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The business on Tables and Takings: Margins and why restaurants fail, Labour costs and staffing, Menu engineering and pricing, Food cost and supplier inflation, Rent and lease terms and Delivery platform economics and commission.
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Rich Products unveils $3.2 million Customer Innovation
Rich Products has completed a $3.2 million redesign of its Customer Innovation Center at its Buffalo headquarters, blending culinary spaces with advanced
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McDonald's vs Burger King french fries taste
The fast-food fry rivalry hinges on cut and flavoring: McDonald's serves thin, crisp, beef-flavored shoestrings, while Burger King offers thicker, chewier
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Chicken Salad Chick Opens Third Sarasota Franchise
Chicken Salad Chick opened its newest restaurant at 6650 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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Eater Off Menu 2026 Event Recap at Tam O'Shanter
Eater's annual food party, Off Menu, gathered top chefs and restaurants at Los Angeles's Tam O'Shanter for a night of signature dishes and cocktails.
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McDonald's vs Five Guys: How Their Beef Patties Differ
A comparison of the beef used by McDonald's and Five Guys reveals key differences in freshness, cuts, and seasoning, with one chain favoring frozen
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Chili's Targets 2-3% Annual Growth After Sales Surge
Brinker International plans to open 20-30 new company-run Chili's restaurants annually, following a 71% five-year same-store sales increase.
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Eater Updates Best Little Italy Restaurant Guide for San
Eater NY has updated its guide to the best restaurants in Manhattan's Little Italy, adding L'Industrie and Casa D'Angelo ahead of the 100th annual Feast of
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Restaurant Operators Turn to Online Equipment Purchasing
Restaurant managers are increasingly buying kitchen equipment online for better selection, planning, and cost control, according to industry analysis.
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Restaurants Overlook Late-Night Sales Opportunity
Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants seeing 40% of sales after 8 p.m.
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Vicious Biscuit Franchise to Open in Greenville, North
A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a planned opening in late 2026.
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Carl's Jr. Shifts to Cooked-to-Order Burgers Systemwide
Carl's Jr. Has launched a systemwide cooked-to-order standard for its burgers, aiming to improve food quality and consistency.
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Bellagreen Launches Gluten-Free Fall Menu
Bellagreen has introduced a seasonal fall menu featuring pumpkin dishes and slow-simmered soups, all gluten-free, available until December 1.
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Flame Broiler Launches Philanthropic Foundation
The Flame Broiler restaurant chain has established a new nonprofit foundation focused on food equity for youth.
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Jersey Mike's plots UK debut and 15,000-store global
Jersey Mike's, reporting its first earnings as a public company, reveals plans for a London flagship and a long-term goal of 15,000 stores worldwide.
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Second-Generation Restaurant Spaces Offer Savings, Not
Restaurant operators are increasingly considering second-generation spaces to save on construction costs and open faster, but experts warn the savings are
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Starbucks Cannon Ball Refresher Tops Flavor Rankings
A Food Republic taste test of 12 Starbucks Refreshers ranked the Cannon Ball Drink as the top choice, beating established classics.
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Society Insurance Guide Urges Restaurants to Build Emergency
Ahead of National Preparedness Month, Society Insurance publishes a guide for restaurants on creating emergency plans.
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Restaurants advised to prepare delivery
Industry experts recommend restaurants use late summer to optimize delivery menus, analyze ordering patterns, and simplify direct ordering ahead of
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Twin Peaks rolls out new menu and brings
The Twin Peaks chain has launched a significant menu update, introducing new shareables, budget lunch options, and entrees.
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Krystal COO Amanda Hyde on Leadership and Menu Favorites
Krystal's Chief Operating Officer Amanda Hyde shares her career journey from Bob Evans hostess to COO, her favorite menu item, and leadership philosophy in
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NYC Takeout and Delivery Guide Highlights 15 Restaurants
Eater's updated guide spotlights 15 restaurants for takeout and delivery across NYC, including new additions like Mommy Pai's and Bosna Express.
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AI's Restaurant Marketing Shift: From Insight to Action
Restaurant marketers are moving beyond using AI for basic tasks like copywriting, now asking it to analyze sales data and recommend actions.
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Carl's Jr. Shifts to cooking burgers to order
The Carl's Jr. Fast-food chain has overhauled its kitchen operations to cook burgers only when ordered, a move it says has boosted customer satisfaction
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Best Lobster Rolls
Chain restaurants serving top-rated lobster rolls, according to customers
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Del Taco Expands Catering
Del Taco is expanding its catering business as part of its comeback plan, Project Del Sunrise, to strengthen restaurant performance and drive growth
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Pizza Hut Sold, Taco Bell Launches Ice Cream, 7 Brew Expands
Yum Brands completes the $2.7 billion sale of Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, Taco Bell and Salt & Straw launch a new churro ice cream taco, and drive-thru
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Nashville's Local BBQ Joints That Avoid Tourist Crowds
A guide to 11 Nashville barbecue restaurants favored by locals for their authentic, unpretentious food, ranging from Texas-style brisket to Tennessee
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Culver's Kids' Meal Offers Value for Adults
A report from The Takeout highlights the Single ButterBurger with Cheese Kids' Meal at Culver's as a cost-effective option for adults, offering a burger
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McDonald's Fries Ranked Best In Fast Food Taste Test
A taste test ranking fries from 10 fast food chains names McDonald's the winner, citing its perfect crispness, flavor, and consistency.
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Eater Off Menu 2026 Tickets On Sale for LA Food Event
Eater's Off Menu tasting event returns for a second year on September 19, 2026, at LA's Tam O'Shanter. Tickets start at $125, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen.
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Papa Johns ranks lowest in customer metrics
Papa Johns ranks last in customer perception among top pizza chains, while Dunkin' partners with Walmart for delivery and Chick-fil-A launches a $1 million
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McDonald's Cheeseburger Edges Burger King on Sodium
A nutritional comparison shows McDonald's classic cheeseburger contains less sodium than Burger King's version, while Burger King offers
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Circana Report Details Evolving American Eating Patterns
A new industry report finds daily eating rhythms are shifting, with consumers prioritizing convenience, protein, and value, forcing restaurants to adapt
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Seasonal Tomato Chaat and Crab-Stuffed Blossoms Debut
Nation's Restaurant News reports on new seasonal menu items, including a tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms, from restaurants across the U.S.
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Bundles That Win Lunch Fail at Afternoon Snack, RMS Study
A survey of 926 U.S. Consumers found that while bundled meals succeed at lunch by offering value, they fail in the afternoon snack daypart where
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Restaurant operators shift focus to employee
According to Toast’s Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, 49% of restaurant operators plan to maintain current staffing levels in 2026, up from 38% in
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Del Taco revamps catering with direct online
Del Taco has updated its catering program by enabling direct ordering through its website and adding taco salads to the menu, part of its Project Del
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PAR Technology Launches Guest360 Data Platform
PAR Technology has launched Guest360, a new customer data platform for restaurants to unify guest profiles from all transactions, not only loyalty program
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Restaurant Food Safety Focus Turns to Tech and Culture
A new industry survey shows food safety is a top challenge for operators, with experts highlighting the gap between policy and practice and the growing
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McDonald's Loyalty Data Sparks Restaurant Debate
A WIRED reporter's 515-page McDonald's loyalty file shows how restaurants use guest data for personalization, not just surveillance, an expert says.
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Chipotle Replaces Honey Chicken with Pollo Asado
Chipotle replaced its limited-time Honey Chicken with Pollo Asado, upsetting some fans. It also launched Chili Lime Chips, first for rewards members.
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Restaurants Overlook Invisible Guests in Reservations
A restaurant's reservation system records the booker but often misses the other diners at the table, creating a gap between covers served and identifiable
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Ninety Nine's Red Sox Deal Boosts Traffic
Ninety Nine Restaurants' long-running promotion offering free kids' meals after Boston Red Sox wins saw heightened activity this summer due to the team's winning streaks.
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Segafredo Launches Cold Espresso
Segafredo introduces a shelf-stable bottled cold espresso for restaurants and bars to quickly serve espresso drinks without needing commercial machines.
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Restaurant Traffic Shifts as Menu Prices Hit
Industry reports reveal a split in customer traffic, with younger generations driving takeout growth while delivery plateaus.
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken rebrands
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, under new ownership, is modernizing its brand identity and restaurant design while preserving its core pressure-fried chicken
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Technomic Forecasts 2028 Menu Trends: Fusion
Technomic's 2028 Menu Trends report identifies 50 fast-growing flavors and items, forecasting growth for fusion sweet flavors and herb emulsions