Fully Automatic Robotic Kitchen Opens

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The chefs working behind the scenes at the new One Mean Chicken location in Naperville, Ill., aren’t your typical chefs. They’re robots.

Fat Brands To Acquire Its Third Chicken Wing Concept

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Fat Brands is adding the Arizona-based restaurant chain Native Grill and Wings to its ever-growing portfolio for $20 million.

New Podcast: You Live and You Learn

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Gary Schermann, of General Parts, walks through his company’s approach to technician training. Continuing education is “critical,” he says, especially now.

T&S Brass Hires Regional Sales Manager

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T&S Brass and Bronze Works added Chuck Howell to its team as the Midwest and Canada regional sales manager for foodservice.

Alto-Shaam Adds Chief Talent Officer

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Alto-Shaam beefed up its developing C-suite with the hiring of Lindsey Higgins as chief talent officer.

Expansion Roundup: Brunch, Boba Tea, Bowl and Buffalo Wing Brands Are Blossoming

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More brunch, boba tea, bowls and buffalo wings are set to be served. In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER takes a look at growth plans for The Toasted Yolk Cafe, Teaspoon, WaBa Grill and East Coast Wings and Grill.

IHOP Gets a Virtual Kitchen in Canada

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IHOP just got its first virtual location in North America. Dine Brands Int’l., the parent company of the brand, announced the debut of the location in Toronto, Canada.

Starbucks Blends Pickup Concept With Just Walk Out Tech in New Store

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Customers at the New York City location have the option to order ahead on the mobile app or enter the Amazon Go market, equipped with contactless payment technology, to shop an assortment of favorites from both Starbucks and Amazon Go.

Panera’s New Design Puts the Ovens Front and Center

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As Panera employees bake bread and bakery items fresh every day and night, the fast-casual brand is making the baking experience the star of the show in its next-generation bakery-cafe design.

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds, Says Black Box

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Restaurant sales have picked back up after a downturn last week, according to Black Box Financial Intelligence’s weekly “Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse.”