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Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future | Restaurant Dive
WEBNov 21, 2022 · It is also targeting 255 to 285 restaurant openings in 2023, and 80% of new restaurants in 2022 and 2023 will feature Chipotlanes. This channel, which generates roughly 15% higher sales than a traditional Chipotle restaurant, led to a shift in real estate, construction and labor strategy, Zalotrawala said. “Our priority for development will ...
How Salt Bae created a one-of-a-kind dining experience
WEBOct 5, 2023 · From heart-thumping music to tableside beef carving and smoke shows, Nusr-Et’s steakhouses are an experience. Whenever owner Nusret Gökçe, also known as Salt Bae, is in one of his 28 Nusr-Et Steakhouse restaurants, he’ll cut every diner’s meat using the signature style and hand flick seasoning technique that made him a viral internet ...
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of …
SBA to disburse $180M in remaining RRF funds - Restaurant Dive
WEBAug 3, 2022 · The Small Business Administration confirmed it will distribute $180 million in unspent money allocated for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund as awards, the National Restaurant Association said in an email to Restaurant Dive. The SBA will work with the Department of Justice to disburse the money, according to the NRA.
Portillo’s targets 920 future units, up from 600 - Restaurant Dive
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Portillo’s, which has 77 full-scale restaurants in 10 states, increased the minimum number of stores it estimates it can open from 600 to 920, the company wrote in an email to Restaurant Dive. This estimated target store count includes 800 full-sized restaurants and 120 pickup units, walk-up stores for urban areas and other alternative ...
An inside look at Red Robin’s menu revamp | Restaurant Dive
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Red Robin’s core menu additions. Release Date: Oct. 2. Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts: Lightly fried brussels sprouts topped with parmesan cheese, starting at $8.49. Tsunami Shrimp: Panko-breaded shrimp are tossed in sweet and spicy sauce, served on top of a bed of Yukon Chips and finished with sesame seeds.
7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Restaurant prices hikes are expected to soften in 2024 compared to the low double-digit increases of 2023, which have pushed diners to their limit, experts said. Lynne Collier, restaurant analyst at Water Tower Research, expects pricing to range between 3% and 5% this year given that commodity and labor costs have dropped.
Michigan Supreme Court moves to eliminate tipped subminimum …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Dive Brief: The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state must implement two laws, one that raises the minimum wage and gradually eliminates the tipped subminimum wage in the state, and another that governs the accrual of sick time.; The court held that the laws would take effect as if they’d been passed on July 31, 2024, …
New Uber feature allows users to pick up restaurant orders during …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Uber announced Wednesday it is adding a Pickup and Go feature to its app that allows rides passengers to order and pick up meals and groceries while en route to their destination. The platform will also allow users to pre-order when a store or restaurant is closed, as well as create multiple orders from different stores and restaurants at the ...