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Restaurant Operations
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall Edition September 2021Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall Edition

Six early and mid-stage concepts that have announced franchising initiatives over the past quarter, from New York bagels to a dumpling automat

byJoanna Fantozzi
Sep 22, 2021
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Hotel Dining
Wolfgang Puck and Jennifer Jasinski meet at the intersection of tradition and innovationWolfgang Puck and Jennifer Jasinski meet at the intersection of tra...
Sep 22, 2021
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New Restaurants
Breakfast Republic’s Johan Engman discusses his new concept, EggiesBreakfast Republic’s Johan Engman discusses his new concept, Eggies
byBret Thorn
Sep 22, 2021
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Here’s how challenging it is to eliminate plastic in a supply chain-challenged industryHere’s how challenging it is to eliminate plastic in a supply chain...
byJoanna Fantozzi
Sep 21, 2021
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New Restaurants
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big wayShaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big way
byRon Ruggless
Sep 21, 2021
8 Slides
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Restaurant Operations
Mici Handcrafted Italian signs first franchise deal in Phoenix, hires chief growth officerMici Handcrafted Italian signs first franchise deal in Phoenix, hires
byBret Thorn
Sep 21, 2021
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
James Beard Foundation reworks awards criteria
James Beard Foundation reworks awards criteria
Sep 16, 2021
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byBret Thorn
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Alison Settle at Barn8 makes the connection between the farm and table
Alison Settle at Barn8 makes the connection between the farm and table
Sep 15, 2021
byLisa Jennings
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Chef Profiles
Food & Wine’s latest picks for Best New Chefs reflect a changing industry
Food & Wine’s latest picks for Best New Chefs reflect a changing indus
Sep 13, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn
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New Restaurants
Tatel, a restaurant from Spain, to open in Beverly Hills with the help of sports legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal
Tatel, a restaurant from Spain, to open in Beverly Hills with the help
Sep 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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New Restaurants
Little Sesame announces first restaurant outside D.C., plots sustainable growth
Little Sesame announces first restaurant outside D.C., plots sustainab
Sep 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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New Restaurants
DMK Restaurants finds a niche creating unique dining experiences in large-format mixed-use developments
DMK Restaurants finds a niche creating unique dining experiences in la
Sep 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
82% of restaurant/bar operators think they’ll have to close without another Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant
82% of restaurant/bar operators think they’ll have to close without an
Sep 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Chef Profiles
Los Angeles chef/restaurateur Ludovic Lefebvre to open French brasserie in new Denver hotel
Los Angeles chef/restaurateur Ludovic Lefebvre to open French brasseri
Sep 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Restaurant operators share what it’s like to enforce a proof of vaccination mandate
Restaurant operators share what it’s like to enforce a proof of vaccin
Sep 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Chef Profiles
Troy Guard discusses labor issues and adaptation during the pandemic
Troy Guard discusses labor issues and adaptation during the pandemic
Sep 2, 2021
byBret Thorn
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Chef Profiles
Chefs on the Move: New positions at Bar Boulud, Momofuku and Hai Hospitality
Chefs on the Move: New positions at Bar Boulud, Momofuku and Hai Hospi
Sep 1, 2021
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
These Starbucks employees are attempting to unionize: Here’s why that’s a big deal for the restaurant industry
These Starbucks employees are attempting to unionize: Here’s why that’
Sep 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Restaurants see virtual brands as revenue-generating lifeline. But is it franchising?
Restaurants see virtual brands as revenue-generating lifeline. But is
Sep 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Tom Bené to step down as president, CEO of the National Restaurant Association
Tom Bené to step down as president, CEO of the National Restaurant Ass
Aug 31, 2021
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings
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New Restaurants
Here’s how this upcoming Sam Fox-owned supper club affords six-figure server salaries
Here’s how this upcoming Sam Fox-owned supper club affords six-figure
Aug 26, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
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New Restaurants
6 bold new Miami restaurants we’re dying to try
6 bold new Miami restaurants we’re dying to try
Aug 26, 2021
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15 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
How this nonprofit is raising funds for children of restaurant workers in need
How this nonprofit is raising funds for children of restaurant workers
Aug 25, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Hotel Dining
A look at five hotels that are upping their food-and-beverage game this summer
A look at five hotels that are upping their food-and-beverage game thi
Aug 25, 2021
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13 Slides
byLisa Jennings
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New Restaurants
How one Black-owned food truck is using brick-and-mortar to further its geographic footprint
How one Black-owned food truck is using brick-and-mortar to further it
Aug 19, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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New Restaurants
La La Land Kind Cafe wants to teach everyone to be kind
La La Land Kind Cafe wants to teach everyone to be kind
Aug 17, 2021
byHolly Petre
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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Felicia Mayden on creating pastry with personality
Felicia Mayden on creating pastry with personality
Aug 17, 2021
byLisa Jennings
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New Restaurants
Virtual Dining Concepts, Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl creates new brick-and-mortar restaurant: The Breakfast Club
Virtual Dining Concepts, Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl creates
Aug 16, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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New Restaurants
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants to launch new concept
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants to launch new concept
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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Employment & Staffing
Atlas Restaurant Group raises minimum wage to $15 an hour
Atlas Restaurant Group raises minimum wage to $15 an hour
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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Restaurant Operations
Pupatella is bringing the pizza of Naples to the U.S. and growing fast
Pupatella is bringing the pizza of Naples to the U.S. and growing fast
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre
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New Restaurants
Polished-casual dining concepts embrace quality without pretense
Polished-casual dining concepts embrace quality without pretense
Aug 11, 2021
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7 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick
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Hotel Dining
Noble 33 plans high-energy, fine dining that will draw people to ‘where there’s action’
Noble 33 plans high-energy, fine dining that will draw people to ‘wher
Aug 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings
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Hotel Dining
The labor crisis: How can restaurants hire and retain staff?
The labor crisis: How can restaurants hire and retain staff?
Aug 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
byNancy Kruse, Bret Thorn
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New Restaurants
This virtual burger brand wants to bring eatertainment home
This virtual burger brand wants to bring eatertainment home
Aug 6, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi

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