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How humans and robots get along at Steve Ells' Kernel

 By Lisa Jennings on May 19, 2024

At the National Restaurant Show on Sunday, executives from the groundbreaking concept created by Chipotle's founder shared how listening to workers and using their ideas can lower turnover and fundamentally improve the quality of food.

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Day 2 at the Show: Shifting labor models, menu controversies and the rising popularity of podcasts

 By RB Editors on May 19, 2024

The crowd got thicker and the energy kicked up a notch at the National Restaurant Show on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the Restaurant Business editorial team.

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Day 1 at the Restaurant Show: Missing robots, weed-spiked drinks, AI and more

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 18, 2024

RB editors logged tens of thousands of steps on the Show floor Saturday as the 2024 edition of the National Restaurant Association Show kicked off in Chicago.

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Restaurants can benefit from participating in supplemental feeding programs

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 17, 2024

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert says getting involved in government- or community-based opportunities brings advantages for businesses and for the greater good.

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Here’s what RB editors expect to see on the National Restaurant Show floor

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 17, 2024

Hours before the 2024 edition of the Show officially opens, industry journalists peered inside their crystal balls to offer their predictions for what trends will dominate.

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Even Keith Lee agrees Chipotle has a portion-size problem

By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2024

Rants about Chipotle's portion shrinkage are viral on TikTok, but the fast-casual chain insists nothing has changed and guests can just ask for more.

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Struggling BurgerFi shutters 8 more restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on May 15, 2024

After closing 14 units last year, the fast-casual burger chain continued "right-sizing" its portfolio in the first quarter, when its same-store sales plunged 13%.

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Here’s a new $5 meal deal looking to compete with fast food

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2024

Retail Watch: As companies look to lure inflation-weary consumers, a grocer makes a major value play. Plus, Foxtrot’s assets sold and Beyond Meat’s struggles.

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Tampa's Brocato's Sandwich Shop files bankruptcy citing lingering debts from pandemic

By Lisa Jennings on May 13, 2024

Known for its Cuban sandwiches and devil crabs, the 76-year-old Brocato's Sandwich Shop will continue to operate during the reorganization as it finds financial footing.

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Yes, restaurants should remove the tendon from their chicken tenders

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 10, 2024

Advice Guy: RB's operations expert says diners expect their chicken tenders to be tendon-free.

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