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Nation's Restaurant News reports on restaurant industry headwinds including mass closures and job losses, alongside Jersey Mike's planned IPO and recent employment data.
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Nation's Restaurant News reports on restaurant industry headwinds including mass closures and job losses, alongside Jersey Mike's planned IPO and recent employment data.
Eric Knott, who scaled PDQ as COO before becoming CEO of Kansas City-based Tiki Taco, joined Restaurant Tech Trends to discuss growth discipline learned from both successes and failures.
Ben Leventhal's Blackbird Labs tackles independent-restaurant invisibility and profitability through frequency-driven loyalty — a template applicable to multi-unit brands rethinking guest retention.
Restaurant technology adoption remains a critical challenge; even sophisticated software fails to deliver value without consistent team engagement, according to a discussion with Decision Logic's CEO
A restaurant leadership podcast argues that indiscriminate agreement from hospitality leaders drives burnout and suggests that setting organizational boundaries at all levels can help protect leadersh
Burger King introduced new chicken sandwiches, Jersey Mike's disclosed details ahead of a public filing, and industry observers are questioning whether tiered menu pricing remains an effective strateg
A Binghamton, New York operator built a five-concept portfolio within one block after acquiring a university bar at age 21 through seller financing, suggesting that owner-operator experience and geogr
7shifts released findings on restaurant employee priorities for 2026, signaling where operators may need to focus retention and management efforts.
Executive transitions at $10B+ brands, earnings momentum at casual-dining leader, and labor strategy shifts signal shifts in how chains manage growth and workforce engagement.
Virtual brand operator insights on scaling ghost-kitchen concepts — useful for brands testing delivery-only extensions, but niche unless you're actively exploring the model.
POS migration and IT infrastructure challenges are top operator pain points — strong tech infrastructure underpins guest experience and operational efficiency.
Plant-based QSR scaling via franchising and grassroots loyalty—relevant for understanding how niche fast-casual concepts build unit growth and customer retention.
Atlas Restaurant Group has grown from a single Baltimore concept in 2014 to 50+ restaurants across 40 brands in five states, generating over $250 million in annual sales—a scale that signals how multi
Conference preview featuring editorial perspective on founder mindset and brand storytelling — useful context for emerging brands but not actionable strategy for established multi-unit operators.
Self-promotional episode on SMS best practices — generic tactical content lacking data, brand case studies, or strategic frameworks for multi-location programs.
Vendor interview about POS, Wi-Fi, and IT support — useful operational context but primarily F3 Technologies' marketing pitch to independent and multi-unit operators.