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Raising tipped minimum wage could spark job loss, study shows
The National Bureau of Economic Research also finds that hiking the tipped minimum wage would do little to prevent employees from falling into low-income brackets.
By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Why aren't restaurant workers coming back? Here's what the data shows.
While operators continue to point to high unemployment benefits keeping workers from returning, various reports show the staffing shortage is much more complicated.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Wingstop adds thighs to core menu following launch of virtual brand
Thighstop generated 3 billion media impressions in the first days of its rollout, driving much more diner attention than a traditional product launch often captures.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Shake Shack suspends 4-day workweek perk for managers
The burger chain phased out the program after the pandemic began and will focus instead on hiring hourly workers and raising pay.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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NRA boosts 2021 restaurant sales projection to $789B
While this predicted total eclipses the National Restaurant Association's previous estimate by $58 billion, it would still come in more than 8% below 2019 sales.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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7 of the best-designed outdoor dining structures in NYC
These award-winning "streateries" have played an important role in keeping restaurants viable during the pandemic.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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McDonald's suggests franchisees close dining rooms
The Golden Arches shared guidance with operators last week on how to shutter indoor seating in areas where COVID-19 cases exceed 250 per 100,000 people, according to Reuters.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Aug. 30, 2021 -
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NRA: 6 in 10 US adults have changed restaurant plans due to delta variant
Nineteen percent of consumers have stopped going to restaurants, one of the many growing concerns mentioned in a National Restaurant Association letter urging Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Perkins debuts virtual bakery brand
Restaurants carrying the Bakery by Perkins virtual concept during its test phase experienced a bakery category sales increase of 10% to 20%.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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800 Degrees Pizza expanding through Piestro's automated machines
800 Degrees Pizza, which currently has 16 locations worldwide, plans to bring about 3,600 Piestro robotic pizzeria machines to market throughout the next five years.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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How QSR loyalty programs stack up in 2021
Chains from McDonald's to Burger King are adding loyalty programs for the first time to attract and retain customers, and they're gaining ground against competitors' long-standing programs.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound
As states reopened bars and restaurants, the sudden demand strained liquor supply chains that pivoted during the pandemic to prioritize private sales.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Full-service restaurant tickets up 20%, report shows
With diners going out to socialize more and celebrate special occasions, the amount of large party orders rose 32% during Q2 2021, according to Black Box Intelligence.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Brinker adds second virtual brand to product lineup
Maggiano's Italian Classics is currently in 250 restaurants, but is expected to be in 900 units by the end of the year and generate sales over $100 million.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Wingstop shakes up marketing structure as it eyes 100% digital transactions
Inspired by tech companies, the realignment comes as the wing chain places bigger bets on emerging formats like ghost kitchens.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Dunkin' plots more nontraditional growth in 2021
The chain plans to expand in airports, malls, supermarkets and universities this year, building on the 27 nontraditional restaurants it launched in 2020.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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New Orleans vaccine mandate for indoor dining takes effect
The Big Easy's mandate began Monday and could provide a test case for restaurants in San Francisco, which will soon fall under similar regulations.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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San Francisco to require proof of full vaccinations for indoor dining
The city's mandate will begin Aug. 20 for customers and Oct. 14 for employees.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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McDonald's requiring US corporate employees to get vaccinated
The decision comes as Chipotle mulls a mandate for its office workers, but the Mexican chain's CEO Brian Niccol says the company is waiting for COVID-19 vaccines to receive full FDA approval.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Reef Technology's expansionWendy's to open 700 ghost kitchens with Reef Technology
The fast food chain also updated its 2025 development target from 8,000 units to up to 9,000 globally and created a $100 million development fund to attract franchisees.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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OpinionWhat the US hospitality industry can learn from Australia
Restaurants Down Under can teach American operators a thing or two about how the segment might fare in the coming months, writes Peter Dougherty, general manager of hospitality at Lightspeed.
By Peter Dougherty • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The city began investigating the aggregator after workers complained that it failed to provide paid sick and safe time, violating a pandemic-era ordinance.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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IHOP explores virtual brands, new loyalty program
A delivery-only model could leverage the breakfast chain's current infrastructure, which includes two full kitchens in about 70% of its restaurants.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Restaurants have hired 1.3M employees since January
With the addition of 253,000 jobs in July, the industry has now had seven straight months of employment gains.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Panera, Caribou, Einstein Bros. Bagels combine under Panera Brands platform
The formation of the group, which will have nearly 4,000 total locations, follows rumors that Panera Bread is considering going public.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 5, 2021
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