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RRF replenishment vote now expected Thursday, May 19
The date targeted for the vote has shifted forward and back in recent days. Now lobbyists say the showdown will come tomorrow.
For many small restaurants, ghost kitchens fail to deliver
Independent operators have struggled to make the model work, citing marketing challenges and the high cost of delivery.
Grubhub overwhelmed after offering New Yorkers free lunch
The company’s app and website crashed on Tuesday due to “unprecedented” demand during the three-hour promotion.
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Howard Schultz puts some money into Starbucks
The Bottom Line: The interim CEO, who did away with company buybacks, has been buying up shares of the company’s stock and now owns 21.8 million shares directly or indirectly.
Restaurants’ finances turned south in a hurry
The Bottom Line: Margins were fine last fall as sales recovered. But high food costs on top of high labor costs have done them in. And some concepts are already feeling the pain.
Wyman Roberts’ career in food has been all about people
The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.
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During a keynote speech at the National Restaurant Association Show, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said the growth of technology will cause consumers to crave an experience when they dine out.
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Robots and AI will have a strong presence in the Tech Pavilion this year as operators look for solutions to labor and other challenges.