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Red light on a major traffic change spares NYC restaurants from more cost pressure

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2024

Government Watch: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has indefinitely suspended congestion pricing, shielding the local industry from a crimp in its supply chain. The development was one of several breaks this week in the business' favor.

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US Foods to sell its cash-and-carry Chef’Store concept

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 05, 2024

The broadline foodservice distributor said it still plans to open five new Chef’Store locations this year but that it will focus on its core business going forward.

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TGI Fridays sees 'massive white space' in hotels and airports

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2024

The bar and grill chain said its hotel outlets do better than traditional stores and are more cost-effective to develop.

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Foxtrot to reopen Chicago, Dallas, Austin locations

By Rachel Gignac and Chuck Ulie on Jun. 05, 2024

Mike LaVitola, founder of the retail-restaurant hybrid that abruptly shuttered in April, has started a new company to continue the business.

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How Dave's Hot Chicken is harnessing a rabid fan base

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Top 500: It was one of the fastest growing fast-casual chains in 2023 and sales nearly doubled. But is the hot chicken chain growing too fast?

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A breakout year for salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

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Batten down the hatches for more severe weather ahead

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 04, 2024

The storms that dampened restaurant traffic during Q1 were a preview of what the industry can expect through the remainder of 2024, though with more heat, wind and rain, according to forecasters.

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