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Denny's inks a 250-unit deal with ghost-kitchen specialist Franklin Junction

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

The diner chain also announced preliminary sales results for Q4, with comps rising 1.5% at franchised units and sliding 1.2% at corporate stores.

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BurgerFi says turnaround is coming later this year

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 09, 2024

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

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First Watch agrees to acquire one of its largest franchisees

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 08, 2024

The chain will pick up 21 restaurants in North Carolina, bringing total franchised location acquisitions since May to 44.

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Boston Chef Barbara Lynch shutters three restaurants, sells another two

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 05, 2024

Lynch blames an "uncooperative landlord" for the closures. The reorganization also follows reports last year of a toxic work environment within the group, which now operates three remaining concepts.

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What can restaurants expect from government in 2024?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2024

Working Lunch: It promises to be an historic year politically, with plenty of pandering by candidates and action on a slew of issues, from service fees to credit-card processing charges

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Why U.S. restaurateurs should heed what's happening in the U.K.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2024

Reality Check: Soaring menu prices are expected to cut Britain's population of fish-and-chips joints in half. There's a lesson in there for operators on this side of the Atlantic.

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Imperial Dade buys a distributor serving the Northwest

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2024

Insight Distributing is the 77th company to be acquired by Imperial Dade since management was assumed by the Tillis family.

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Dave George is tapped for another operations-led revival, this time of Outback's parent

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2024

The former Darden Restaurants operations specialist will serve on Bloomin' Brands board and lead an "Operating Committee" to revive the casual-dining giant.

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How do I find on-trend items to add to my restaurant's menu?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 02, 2024

Advice Guy: Restaurant expert Jonathan Deutsch provides some suggestions for a chef looking for on-trend items to keep their menu fresh.

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Notable new concepts coming in 2024

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 02, 2024

Evan Funke is coming to Chicago; Stephen Starr has more planned for Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square; and M. Frances in Washington, D.C. promises to serve as a "think tank" for independent restaurants.

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