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Why second-generation restaurant space doesn’t always make sense
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (717+ words) “The goal isn’t to open the cheapest restaurant. The goal is to make the smartest investment,” East Coast Wings + Grill CEO Sam Ballas said. As construction costs climb, more operators are eyeing second-generation restaurant spaces — sites with existing kitchens, hoods…...
Q2 2026’s restaurant winners and losers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (977+ words) Coffee is in, pizza is out, and some legacy QSR chains are struggling with much-needed turnarounds. The first half of 2026 saw multiple major brand turnarounds pick up steam, as well as a sales surge at steakhouse chains. But pizza chains…...
Restaurants can’t automate hospitality
3+ week, 2+ day ago (489+ words) As the world embraces AI solutions to optimize business, operators need to remember that many diners prioritize authentic, tangible experiences over digitally-powered efficiency, writes James Tice. Ask yourself why anyone actually goes out to eat, because it’s almost never about…...