These restaurants closed hundreds of stores in 2024
Dec 19, 2024 · These restaurants closed hundreds of stores in 2024 Red Lobster closed over 100 stores prior to filing for bankruptcy, while other chains like Denny’s, which is closing 150 underperforming units, are using closures to improve system health.
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The restaurant industry’s top 3 winners and losers of 2024
Dec 17, 2024 · The restaurant industry’s top 3 winners and losers of 2024 Sales and traffic fell for many brands, like Starbucks and McDonald’s, but fast casuals like Chipotle and Cava had a good year.
KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end - Restaurant Dive
Apr 8, 2024 · KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end As restaurants across the board face dwindling traffic, the chicken chain is leaning on aggressive discounting to draw customers.
8 restaurant trends to watch in 2025 | Restaurant Dive
Jan 7, 2025 · 8 restaurant trends to watch in 2025 Analysts forecast a slightly rosier year for restaurants, predicting that consumer demand will rise, bankruptcies will slow and increased valuations will yield more M&A activity.
The top restaurant trends in 2024
May 6, 2024 · After analyzing survey results, insights from the Square restaurant’s team, and interviews with restaurateurs across regions, here are the most compelling trends shaping the food and beverage industry. For a more in-depth look at these 2024 industry trends, download the full 2024 Future of Restaurants report. Technology and automation tools continue to maximize …
The 10 biggest M&A restaurant deals of 2024
Dec 12, 2024 · The 10 biggest M&A restaurant deals of 2024 While transactions slowed this year, there were still some transformative deals, like Blackstone’s $2 billion buyout of Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Darden’s $600 million Chuy’s acquisition.
Shake Shack to launch loyalty program in 2025 - Restaurant Dive
Oct 31, 2024 · Shake Shack to launch loyalty program in 2025 A rewards program will be a long-term sales driver, but it will not likely impact 2025 performance at the fast casual chain.
From restaurant to retail: How Michelin-starred brands are …
Dec 20, 2024 · From restaurant to retail: How Michelin-starred brands are infiltrating the grocery store The channel provides establishments such as Momofuku and Carbone with new revenue streams and an opportunity to connect more consumers.
Inside KFC’s tech-centric concept | Restaurant Dive
Dec 19, 2024 · Inside KFC’s tech-centric concept Opening Monday in Orlando, Florida, Saucy focuses on chicken tenders and will use order-ahead pickup technology to boost speed and efficiency.