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El Pollo Loco launches its first retail shop

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

The fast casual’s Loco Gifts and Gear shop sells shirts, totes, skateboards and more, all designed by Latino creators.

Food

The hummus wave is becoming a tsunami

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2021

A dip that originated in the Middle East has gone mainstream on fast-casual and school-lunch menus. Now new variations are coming out of those roots.

Financing

5 tailwinds aiding Cracker Barrel’s sales

By Peter Romeo on May 25, 2021

Like every chain, the family dining specialist has been helped by eased capacity restrictions, widespread vaccinations and direct federal aid to consumers. . But it's also reaped the benefits of several unique factors

Marketing

Restaurateurs continue to expand into retail sales post-pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2021

Operators are discovering that e-commerce can be a lucrative and permanent channel for selling food products and meal kits.

Food

Wawa c-store chain adds a burger, with full dinner menu to come

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The new premium sandwich is already the best seller at Wawa's first drive-thru-equipped unit.

Food

Healthy Living Market hires award-winning restaurant chefs to upgrade foodservice

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 17, 2021

The grocery chain is tapping experienced chefs to create housemade, technique-driven dishes for its in-store HL Fresh program.

Food

Chick-fil-A’s signature sauces come to grocery shelves

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2020

The quick-service chain is rolling out two of customers’ favorite sauces at selected supermarkets.

Financing

The nation’s malls are getting hit hard

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2020

Restaurants’ sales recovery has been slower in shopping centers, and there are signs that malls are changing for good, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Grocery sales prove a boon for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, but not without sweat

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

Branching into retail has brought its own set of challenges.

Operations

King’s Seafood finds relief in retailing

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2020

The 20-unit multiconcept group is turning its restaurants into pop-up markets where it can sell its supplies at a deep discount to consumers and employees.

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