Chipotle Installs New Ovens at ‘Nearly All’ Stores to Bring Quesadilla to Market

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The price of Chipotle’s newest menu item is more than meets the eye.

Polyurethane Shortage Among Manufacturers’ Myriad Burdens

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In a one-two punch, businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic are up against a new, looming challenge brought about by last month’s severe winter storms.

WOWorks Acquires Another Fast-Casual Chain

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WOWorks, Saladworks’ parent company, also completed 2 acquisitions last December.

What Surveys Say About Consumer Dining Behavior 1 Year Into the Pandemic

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Food temperature and sanitation expectations as well as off-premise demand may outlast the pandemic, according to recent research findings.

COVID Relief Package, With $28 Billion Earmarked for Restaurants, Signed by Biden

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President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion relief bill into law on Thursday.

In Memoriam: Ace Service’s William Bearisto

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William E. Bearisto, owner/operator of foodservice equipment service company Ace Service Company Inc., died March 5 at the age of 96.

El Pollo Loco Completes Off-Premise-Geared Redesign in Sin City, LA

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GPS-enabled curbside pickup and dedicated in-store pickup cubbies are among the redesigned stores’ new features.

Domino’s Abroad — Sweden Finds a Buyer, UK Sees Uptick in Online Sales

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The Sweden sale is expected to be completed this May.

MAFSI Ushers in New Executive Committee

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Tom Mitchell, president of Canada-based TLC Marketing Inc., assumes the role of president for 2021-2023.

Steak ‘n Shake to Make Flip from Full-Service to Self-Service

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Steak ’n Shake’s parent company, Biglari Holdings, thinks a more-modern recipe is in order for the chain after three years of dwindling performance.