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Outback Steakhouse parent to refranchise Brazil business for $243M. Casual-dining operator Bloomin’ Brands is selling 67% of the business to Brazil-based Vinci Partners. It has more than 200 restaurants in the South American country. Operations.
These are the big menu trends to watch in 2024 - Restaurant …
Jan 3, 2024 · Pucker up with sour. 2023 was all about sweet heat, powered by the popularity of hot honey. Make way for tamarind—the 2024 Flavor of the Year, designated by McCormick for Chefs in its annual Flavor Forecast. Tamarind is derived from a fruit pod native to Africa, India and the Middle East where it grows on trees.
Restaurants see mixed results as voters push Trump over the top
Nov 6, 2024 · Restaurants see mixed results as voters push Trump over the top. The fate of several key ballot initiatives were decided in the industry's favor, but the possibility of an $18-an-hour minimum wage in California is still alive. By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2024. In the end, the expected squeaker of an election proved a decisive victory for ...
Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open - Restaurant …
May 10, 2023 · Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open. Kitchen tech supplier QSR Automations acquired by PE firm. Loyalty provider Paytronix to be sold to UK-based Access Group. Tech provider Marqii raises $10M to help restaurants manage online presence. DoorDash teams up with Lyft to give some users cheaper rides.
Boston Market is down to 27 restaurants - Restaurant Business
Mar 11, 2024 · Boston Market’s downfall may be coming to its final weeks as the once-national chain of rotisserie chicken restaurants is down to just about 27 locations, several sources told Restaurant Business. Meanwhile, a federal court judge on Friday terminated Boston Market owner Jay Pandya’s second personal bankruptcy filing over technical issues.
Dan Cathy steps down as Chick-fil-A CEO - Restaurant Business
Sep 16, 2021 · Dan Cathy, who guided Chick-fil-A through an incredible run of growth despite a changing industry landscape and controversial comments over gay marriage, will step down as the chain’s CEO, effective Nov. 1. His son Andrew Truett Cathy will take over the top job, becoming only the third CEO in the Atlanta-based chain’s history, following his ...
14 years after disappearing, Steak and Ale is set to return
Jan 17, 2023 · 14 years after disappearing, Steak and Ale is set to return. For its second act, the casual-dining pioneer will revive many of its signature elements while adding some new tricks. By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 17, 2023. The new Steak and Ale will have a polished-casual feel. / All photos courtesy of Legendary Restaurant Brands.
The last remaining Sambo’s finally erases its name - Restaurant …
By Heather Lalley on Jun. 08, 2020. Sambo’s, the family restaurant chain that once had more than 1,100 units in 47 states, is down to one remaining location. And, it will finally ditch its name, a name steeped in racist stereotypes, the owners announced late last week. The restaurant in Santa Barbara, Calif., the chain’s original store, has ...
Buffalo Wild Wings unveils a delivery and takeout riff called Go
May 11, 2020 · Buffalo Wild Wings will open a new scaled-down to-go format later this week called Buffalo Wild Wings Go. The 1,800-square-foot prototype, located near the chain’s Atlanta headquarters, will offer wings, tenders, fries, tater tots, fried pickles, onion rings, cheese curds other drinks, largely for delivery and takeout. The outlet features less than two dozen seats, presumably for customers ...
The largest burger chains in the U.S. - Restaurant Business
May 13, 2020 · Financing The largest burger chains in the U.S. These are the highest-grossing burger chains among Technomic's Top 250. By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2020