Miami-based Bodega Taqueria y Tequila thrives as part fast casual, part bar and lounge
https://www.nrn.com/take-away-sam-oches/miami-based-bodega-taqueria-y-tequila-thrives-part-fast-casual-part-bar-and
Feb 15, 2024 - Cofounder and CEO Jared Galbut shares how the hybrid business model is helping capture the attention of a wide variety of customers.
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Some People Actually Kind of Love Deepfakes
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-deepfakes-companies-executives-academics/
Feb 15, 2024 - AI fakes are a disinformation menace. But some politicians, executives, and academics see them as a way to extend their reach.
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What Shake Shack is betting on next
https://www.nrn.com/first-bite/what-shake-shack-betting-next
Feb 16, 2024 - Shake Shack is testing combo meals for the first time at some of its drive-thrus, as well as 8-ounce mini-shakes and sundaes at select restaurant locations, CEO Randy Garutti said during a conference call announcing the chain’s fourth quarter and ann
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Why Shake Shack, Wingstop are leaning into fine-dining
https://www.nrn.com/first-bite/why-shake-shack-wingstop-are-leaning-fine-dining
Feb 22, 2024 - This past Valentine’s Day there was a trend among limited-service restaurants. Several high-profile companies turned one or a few units into fine-dining experiences.
Shake Shack launched a pop-up at two Los Angeles restaurants to promote its new Kor
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Intel’s CEO Says AI Is the Key to the Company’s Comeback
https://www.wired.com/story/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-ai-comeback/
Feb 22, 2024 - Pat Gelsinger says that Intel’s renewed investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technology will allow it to become a leading supplier of AI chips. Microsoft is already onboard.
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Restaurant brands enter their ‘co-creator’ era
https://www.nrn.com/marketing/restaurant-brands-enter-their-co-creator-era
Feb 23, 2024 - Restaurant brands are not only turning to influencers to co-create content, but also chefs to co-create menu items, and fans to help make decisions.
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NRN editors discuss Wingstop, Texas Roadhouse, GoTo Foods, and how Apple Vision Pro will impact the industry
https://www.nrn.com/top-500-restaurants/nrn-editors-discuss-wingstop-texas-roadhouse-goto-foods-and-how-apple-vision-pro
Feb 23, 2024 - Plus, hear from Liz Matthews, chief food innovation officer at Taco Bell
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Are the traffic gains at CAVA sustainable?
https://www.nrn.com/first-bite/are-traffic-gains-cava-sustainable
Feb 28, 2024 - CAVA is continuing to ride high after its IPO debut in June. The fast-casual restaurant company released its Q4 and fiscal year earnings on Monday and the results bucked the industry trends that have so far emerged during earnings season.
For the qu
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D.C. based fast casual restaurant chain Colada Shop thrives with all day café format
https://www.nrn.com/take-away-sam-oches/dc-based-fast-casual-restaurant-chain-colada-shop-thrives-all-day-caf-format
Feb 29, 2024 - Founder Daniella Senior shares how the concept is tapping into a broader consumer and employee base by serving more dayparts.
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Exploring the big questions around restaurant data optimization
https://www.nrn.com/technology/exploring-big-questions-around-restaurant-data-optimization
Mar 07, 2024 - How do you extract and read your data? Is it safe and secure? Are you even collecting the right data? Answering the questions on everyone’s minds.
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