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New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology

Chuck E. Cheese offers subscription plan for families seeking value

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 12, 2024

A year-round national Fun Pass offers games and food-and-drink discounts at various tiers for a monthly fee.

Independent restaurants: Here's how to be featured in RB's Top 100 report

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 12, 2024

The annual Restaurant Business Top 100 Independent Restaurants ranking will launch this fall, and we're looking for top-grossing operators who might make the list.

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This convenience-store operator is selling a lot of hot dogs and pizza

By Diane Adam on Aug. 12, 2024

GPM Investments, which operates regional c-store brands including Fas Mart, said a partnership with Nathan's Famous led to a 16% boost in hot dog sales. Same-store food and dispensed beverage sales are up 9%.

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Here's what the industry may have forgotten about Buca di Beppo

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 08, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The latest bankruptcy filer started off as a rule-breaker that had the business talking.

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How Denny's is benefiting from California's $20 fast-food wage

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2024

Reality Check: The diner chain is pitting its third virtual concept against QSRs there, leveraging the lower wages full-service places are allowed to pay.

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