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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

$25 for that? Consumers are going elsewhere for lunch.

Fast-casual chains are losing customers as 'slop bowl' offerings fail to deliver perceived value and experience, while diners seek more satisfying, affordable alternatives.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Why fast casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are losing their freshness

Fast-casual 'slop bowls' have become overpriced, prompting diners to choose sit-down casual restaurants where perceived value and service justify similar prices.
#panera-bread
fromTasting Table
4 months ago
Berlin food

Review: Panera's New Croissant Toast Sandwiches And Strawberry Caprese Salad Are Instant Lunchtime Classics - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
4 months ago
Berlin food

Review: Panera's New Croissant Toast Sandwiches And Strawberry Caprese Salad Are Instant Lunchtime Classics - Tasting Table

more#panera-bread
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Failed Tex-Mex Chain That Was Almost As Popular As Chi-Chi's - Tasting Table

Don Pablo's Grille Mexicana was once a thriving Tex-Mex chain but filed for bankruptcy in 2017.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Chili's has poured $105 million into its marketing budget in just 3 years-and sales are sizzling

Chili's has achieved a 24% sales increase and a 16% rise in traffic, driven by enhanced marketing strategies and a focus on value.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

Sonny's BBQ Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires to Drive Franchise Growth - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sonny's BBQ enhances franchise growth strategy with new executive hires for operational excellence and development.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

Menu Engineering That Works: How Shake Shack's Strategic Changes Boosted Profitability and Customer Loyalty - Food & Beverage Magazine

Shake Shack's menu engineering aligns core concept, profitability, and operational simplicity for sustainable growth.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

A Palestinian home kitchen reopens in Watts with falafel and fundraisers for Gaza

Mid East Eats offers fast-casual Palestinian cuisine in L.A. and is the first legally permitted home kitchen in Watts.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Shake Shack's Digital Playbook: More Tech, Same Hospitality?

Shake Shack balances digital innovation with its hospitality roots, using technology to enhance guest experiences without losing its core values.
#indian-cuisine
more#indian-cuisine
#chipotle
fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Is Chipotle An Ingredient? How A Dried Chili Pepper Gave Its Name To A Popular Restaurant Chain - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Is Chipotle An Ingredient? How A Dried Chili Pepper Gave Its Name To A Popular Restaurant Chain - Tasting Table

more#chipotle
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Honeygrow Brings Fresh, Customizable Stir-Fry and Salads to Glen Burnie, MD - Food & Beverage Magazine

Honeygrow expands its fast-casual footprint in the Mid-Atlantic with a new restaurant in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Here's The One Dessert You Should Never Order At Red Robin - Tasting Table

Cinnamon Sugar Doh! Rings at Red Robin are bland and dry, not worth the price.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Tahini's Bitcoin Treasury: How A Family Chain Outsmarted Inflation

Tahini's Restaurants has significantly increased their growth and financial stability by integrating Bitcoin into its business strategy.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Shake Shack's new Atlanta restaurant pours cocktails with your burger

Shake Shack's new Atlanta location introduces its first full bar, encouraging longer visits with specialty cocktails like boozy chocolate shakes.
NYC food
fromEater NY
2 months ago

A Pioneering African Fast-Casual Restaurant Shuts Down in Harlem

Teranga restaurant is closing its original location in Harlem after nearly six and a half years of operation.
#smashburgers
more#smashburgers
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

These are the best burger chains in the Northeast, according to Yelp

Shake Shack is the top burger chain in the Northeast, offering unique burgers and deals for National Hamburger Day.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

You can only get Wagyu burgers at this SoHo burger joint

Chef Phillip Frankland Lee brings NADC Burger, emphasizing a single Wagyu burger, to NYC after success in Texas.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Aqui Cal-Mex, in strategic move, will close one San Jose restaurant, open another

In essence, the idea is to broaden Aqui's customer base geographically, leading to the decision to close one restaurant while focusing on opening in new areas.
Silicon Valley food
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Noodles & Company closing more locations: Doomed list now up to 21 as restaurant chains trim down in 2025

Noodles & Company will close up to 21 restaurants due to financial pressures but remains optimistic about growth and performance.
Chicago
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Restaurant Chain That Helped Popularize Chicago's Iconic Hot Dog Style - Tasting Table

Portillo's has played a significant role in popularizing the Chicago-style hot dog since 1963.
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

Dumplings' Legend Is Opening a Second, More Casual Restaurant in Chancery Lane

Dumplings' Legend founders are expanding with a new site, Love Dumplings' Legend, in Chancery Lane, London, expected to open on May 12, 2025.
London food
fromEater SF
4 months ago

A Fast-Casual Taqueria Finds a Second Home Feeding Sports Fans at Thrive City

Taco Primo marks a significant shift for the Snug team into fast-casual dining, featuring Mexican cuisine from experienced chef Adrian Garcia.
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