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By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant companies need to get consumers back in the doors. That could require lower margins, even if investors don’t like it.

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Financing

Here's how much Wall Street loves Brian Niccol

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2024

The Bottom Line: When Starbucks announced its hiring of the Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO to lead the company, investors poured money into the coffee brand—and hammered the burrito chain’s stock.

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Emerging Brands

A pioneer of NYC's fine-dining scene, Nick Valenti is at it again

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2024

The former CEO of Patina and Restaurant Associates is opening restaurants again, starting with an Italian place near Orlando.

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Technology

Restaurants won't survive by standing still

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 09, 2024

Tech Check: The critique that tech is ruining hospitality holds the industry to an impossible standard.

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Financing

This earnings season has been brought to you by the word 'challenging'

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant executives have talked frequently about the “challenging” or “tough” macro environment so far this earnings season. They have good reason.

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Workforce

Solving the childcare puzzle would be a game-changer for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2024

The perk is still a rarity in the business, despite its expected labor benefits. But efforts to bring it within reach are intensifying.

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Food

Chicago restaurants Giordano's and Boka come together to create a celebratory pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 08, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chefs Jesse Harris and Lee Wolen teamed up on the Calabrian Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza, launched to commemorate Giordano’s 50th anniversary.

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Marketing

With traffic slumping, it's go time for restaurant loyalty programs

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 08, 2024

Reality Check: So-called one-to-one marketing has been touted as a sure-fire remedy for flagging business. Now's the time for proof.

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Financing

The operating environment is unusual right now

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: The year is filled with some odd results, with companies trading share, fast food considered a luxury and otherworldly results at wing chains.

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Emerging Brands