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Operations

A no-frills steak concept takes simplicity to the extreme

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2023

Five-unit Medium Rare serves one item for one price. “It’s boring,” admits co-founder Mark Bucher, but it works.

Financing

Welcome to a tough new normal

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

Financing

Remodels are a source of sales, and tension, in franchise systems

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Remodel requirements can be vital for brands to generate sales. But they can create financial problems for franchisees when not done right.

Emerging Brands

Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

Technology

In praise of boring restaurant technology

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2023

Tech Check: Robots are cool, but the hottest tech in restaurants is almost a decade old.

Food

Biscuitville aims to expand all-day business with new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 13, 2023

Behind the Menu: Nine items in test in Virginia are designed to fill a menu gap for the breakfast-centric Southern chain.

Financing

The Royal Crispy Wraps have apparently been a boon for Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain introduced the product in August and, according to its largest franchisee, the product has sold well. But it’s also simple to operate.

Technology

A pair of new apps wants to eliminate bad restaurant reviews

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 12, 2023

Atmosfy and Recs encourage personalized recommendations rather than anonymous star ratings in a direct challenge to review sites like Yelp.

Financing

Winners and losers from a weird quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2023

The Bottom Line: Burger King operator Carrols, Cava and Wingstop were the big winners. But there were plenty of concepts that would rather have that one back.

Financing

The pandemic is not yet done with restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: A rash of bankruptcy filings shows that small brands and franchisees continue to deal with the aftermath of the pandemic, three and a half years later.

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