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Chains

Shake Shack’s Profit Margins Took a Hit Due to Increased Labor Costs

5 years ago

Shake Shack chose not to increase menu prices as significantly as some other chains this quarter in order to offset an increase in labor costs, and took a not-so-small hit to its profit margins in the process.

Tech

Uber Eats Looking to Offload India Delivery Business

5 years ago

This isn't the only international market that Uber Eats is giving up on, and it's no coincidence that the retreat comes as Uber prepares to go public later this year.

People

Innovative Restaurateurs: Guiding Lettuce Entertain You’s Explosive Growth

5 years ago

Chicago’s most notable restaurant group now has 120 restaurants in nine states, but it is picky about the concepts it embraces.

Chains

Panera’s Ex-Owner in Legal Tussle Over Talent With New Owners

5 years ago

Shaich is clearly gearing up for his next act and he's getting the band back together.

Independents

The 20-Seat Restaurant That Was Just Named World’s Best

5 years ago

Can Wolfgat's distance and scarcity protect it from bucket list diners? Gosh we hope so.

Tech

DoorDash Closes $400 Million Funding Round

5 years ago

The company is now valued at a head-spinning $7.1 billion, up from $1.4 billion less than a year ago.

Tech

Chinese Ghost Kitchen Startup Secures $50 Million in Funding

5 years ago

Want a roadmap to how the virtual kitchen industry will shape up in the U.S. over the next few years? Look no further.

Chains

Wendy’s Commits an Extra $25 Million to Digital Initiatives This Year

5 years ago

Will this be enough to save Wendy's lagging comparable store sales and overall revenue growth? It sure hopes so.

Chains

IHOP’s Burger Stunt Led to Its Best Sales Year Since 2015

5 years ago

Increased foot traffic and off-premise sales were other factors behind the brand's resurgence last year. But hats off to IHOP's marketing team.

Chains

The Cheesecake Factory Is Making the Most of Its Delivery Partnership

5 years ago

In the land of exclusive chain partnerships, The Cheesecake Factory's relationship with DoorDash is one that it feels very comfortable bragging about.

Food

U.S. Restaurants Embrace Full Nose-to-Tail Meat Eating

5 years ago

We're just glad the article mentions on multiple occasions that the rest of the world has been doing this for a long time.

Strategy

Skift Table’s Top Restaurant Marketers 2019

5 years ago

How do you get modern consumers to eat your burger, share photos of your food, or book a reservation? These leaders understand what it takes to market a restaurant brand to today's fickle diners. Competitors should take note.