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With SNAP benefits about to be cut off, restaurants step up to feed children and seniors

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 29, 2025

Federal lawmakers continue to be at an impasse over funding the government, including a vital antipoverty program that feeds millions of Americans in need. A growing movement among restaurants could help fill the gap.

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Chipotle's 3Q visits expected to stay negative, despite efforts to drive traffic

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 28, 2025

Fast-casual chains are facing a difficult macroeconomic environment and tough comparisons, including Chipotle, which is scheduled to report earnings on Wednesday. A Placer.ai report offers a preview of foot traffic trends.

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What we're expecting for the third quarter in restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings on Oct. 24, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at a preview of restaurant chain third-quarter earnings and how the industry has been impacted by the deportation push.

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Cracker Barrel to step up training for kitchen staff ahead of holidays

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2025

Cracker Barrel launches enhanced kitchen training for staff ahead of holiday menu rollout as chain works to recover from logo backlash and traffic declines.

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The ongoing federal government shutdown is expected to take a toll on some chains

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 20, 2025

After a third quarter that "ended with a whimper," negative sales trends are expected to continue, said one report. Restaurant chains with a big presence in Washington, D.C. will be hit hardest.

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Convenience stores want to conquer fast-food restaurants

By Hannah Hammond on Oct. 17, 2025

At the c-store industry's biggest annual trade show, retailers and suppliers talked about upping their foodservice game to beat QSRs. With items like couscous and spanikopita on the menu, they just might do it.

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Lemonade Los Angeles is reportedly shuttering all locations

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 15, 2025

Lemonade restaurant chain is shuttering all locations as part of a transition to ghost kitchen operations under sister brand Mimi's Bistro Bakery, according to report. The fast-casual concept, which once operated 23 locations primarily in Southern California, now has only one Irvine location listed as open for walk-in business, with others offering catering services only.

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Down the road from Chili's, another Texas-sized comeback is unfolding

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 10, 2025

The 48-unit Cotton Patch Cafe was spiraling. Then a new CEO arrived to revitalize the casual-dining brand, using a similar playbook as its neighbor in Dallas. "We're in some ways a mini, comfort food-flavored Chili's," Brandon Coleman said.

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A small but mighty oven is transforming restaurant kitchens

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 09, 2025

The TurboChef is enjoying a fresh wave of adoption at restaurant chains, from upstarts like Cava to stalwarts like Chili’s. The oven's speed and flexibility is in demand as operators look to streamline the back-of-house.

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The rising threat to America's free market system

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 08, 2025

Working Lunch: This week’s political podcast looks at the New York City mayor’s race as a sign of the socialist movement rising, particularly among young Gen Z voters. But similar sentiments are emerging on the far right as well.

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