Expansion Roundup: 5 Brands Plot New Locations

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FER looks at growth plans for The Cheesecake Factory, Blaze Pizza, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Shake Shack and Daddy’s Chicken Shack.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens Double Drive-Thru Design With Mobile Order Lane

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The new design features a drive-thru lane dedicated to online, third-party and curbside ordering pickup.

The Toasted Yolk Elevates the Dining Experience in New Prototype

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While brands are scaling back dining rooms and concentrating on off-premise, Houston-based The Toasted Yolk Cafe is doubling down on dine-in in its new prototype.

4 Trend Predictions for 2023

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A return to on-premise dining and employees’ calls for better working conditions are among trend predictions for 2023.

Polar King Installs New Fleet Driver

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Jake Jackson will be responsible for loading, unloading, securing and delivering Polar King storage units.

More Operators Turn to Frozen Foods To Combat Challenges

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While 40% more operators report using frozen foods compared to 2019, one-third say they lack freezer space.

Restaurant Reviews Mentioning Inflation Intensify in Q3

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More consumers are searching for budget dining options amid high prices, according to a new report from Yelp.

Brinker Updates Leadership Structure

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Brinker Int’l. has reassigned the roles of two executives as it changes its leadership structure to align with a new strategy.

Starbucks To Open Massive Three-Story Store in Empire State Building

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The 23,000-square-foot location, expected to open Nov. 16, will offer tasting flights, coffee-inspired cocktails and workshops.

Webb Foodservice Design Acquires Dieli Murawka Howe

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The transaction allows Webb Foodservice Design to expand its K-12 and healthcare divisions.