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Dozens of layoffs expected as Panera closes dough-making plant in Arizona

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2024

It will be the fast casual's second such facility to close this year.

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In a tough year for casual dining, Asian concepts were clear winners

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 17, 2024

Sushi and Korean barbecue were on fire in 2023. Full-service pizza, meanwhile, came up cold.

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Former Inspire Brands exec Stephanie Sentell named COO of Shake Shack

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

The former SVP of operations for the Dunkin' and Arby's parent will oversee Shake Shack's company-operated U.S. restaurants.

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Blaze Pizza fans the flames of fast-casual pizza with brand overhaul

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

As the fast-casual pizza niche tries to find its post-pandemic path, Blaze Pizza hopes to regain leadership with a new menu and mission.

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Trend or fad? These restaurant currents could go either way

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2024

Reality Check: A number of ripples were evident in the business during the first half of the year. The question is, do they have staying power?

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How Bonchon’s Innovative Strategies are Revolutionizing the Korean Fried Chicken Market

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Jun. 13, 2024

In the growing and changing world of food franchises, innovation is the key to standing out and making a lasting impact among consumers and potential franchisees alike.

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How Michigan restaurants beat back a minimum-wage ballot measure

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 10, 2024

Working Lunch: Justin Winslow, CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, joins the podcast to talk about his group’s successful fight against a state ballot initiative.

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Tijuana Flats hires turnaround pro James Greco as CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 10, 2024

Greco, former CEO of Bruegger's and Sbarro, steps in as the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain navigates bankruptcy under new ownership.

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Sorry, Manhattan. The James Beard Award spotlight has turned to America's smaller towns

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 10, 2024

The 2024 awards ceremony celebrated the diversity of the restaurant industry, from Appalachian-inspired cuisine in West Virginia, to Senegalese food in New Orleans and a Japanese baker in Portland, Maine.

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Gladstone's in Los Angeles prepares to make its last days the best ever

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 07, 2024

Three partners and a small group of employees are determined to keep the 50-year-old beachfront restaurant alive, risking everything with the hope of making history.

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