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COVID-19 IMPACTS RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: LIQUIDATION OF GARDEN FRESH The Nation’s Largest Restaurant Bankruptcy National: Garden Fresh one of the nation’s largest restaurant chains operating as Souplantation and Fresh Tomato is liquidating all assets under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The chain, which employed thousands, was a popular place to dine with self-service food bars, was not

THE STATE OF THE FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY THERE ARE NO SHORTAGES OF CHALLENGES AHEAD. BUT YOU’RE NOT IN THIS ALONE. APRIL 2019 DANNY KLEIN – FRS MAGAZINE Running a restaurant is such a personal journey that, oftentimes, operators gloss over one of their greatest resources. If you’re struggling, chances are someone else is, too. Some of

With the recent boom of technological advances in the restaurant industry, innovations like online ordering and delivery have made Ghost Kitchens a reality.  A ghost kitchen is a professional food preparation and cooking facility set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals. It contains the kitchen equipment and facilities needed for the preparation of restaurant meals but

The popularity of cannabis in the US has skyrocketed in the past few years. Many states have decriminalized the drug and others have even legalized it recreationally. This has opened many new opportunities in the world of business, entertainment, and hospitality. Innovative chefs have begun offering cannabis-based items on the menu. Early adopters of this

Chick-fil-A has been in and out of the news a lot in the past few months. Whether it is about their new openings across the nation, their “unbeatable” chicken Sandwich, or their competition with Popeyes, a unit of Restaurant Brands International, they have made many waves lately in the fast food industry. I’m sure most

Fuddruckers abruptly closed their Bay Street Emeryville location last Sunday, October 13. The Burger establishment was among the last first generation of food tenants at the shopping center that opened 17 years ago. In addition, Buckhorn grill closed leaving the upper level of the center with a single eating establishment – California Pizza Kitchen. The

That’s right… the auction is now live at RestaurantEquipment.Bid! The auction will feature over 495 lots of the restaurant’s fixtures, lighting, and most importantly, other memorabilia and decor.   The biggest and probably the most iconic piece featured in the auction will be the famous Spaghetti Warehouse trolley. All pieces, the trolley included, will start

LOUISVILLE, KY – Market Street is taking two hits to its restaurant stock this month.   Wild Rita’s, the Mexican concept from the Wild Eggs chain at 445 E. Market St., announced on Facebook that it will serve its last dinner on Saturday.     Our restaurant has really enjoyed serving the Louisville area for the

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Michael’s Restaurant in Rocky River is closing after 42 years in business.   “For 42 years I’ve been in the same location,” owner Michael Petrakis said. “It’s crazy.”   The restaurant, which Petrakis leased at 19797 Detroit Road in Rocky River, will close at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Gift-card redemption

Television personality Scott Conant’s Masso Osteria closes after a short run in Las Vegas on May 31. The Italian restaurant opened last February at Red Rock Resort with the Chopped judge’s favorite comfort foods including his must-eat pasta al pomodoro, spaghetti in a tomato and basil sauce with just the right amount of butter and

Television personality Scott Conant’s Masso Osteria closes after a short run in Las Vegas on May 31.   The Italian restaurant opened last February at Red Rock Resort with the Chopped judge’s favorite comfort foods including his must-eat pasta al pomodoro, spaghetti in a tomato and basil sauce with just the right amount of butter

Kaya, a Market Street restaurant partnership between chefs Nigel Jones (of Oakland’s Kingston 11) and Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group, has closed. The restaurant announced the news on its website, thanking customers for their patronage over the last year-and-a-half of business. Kaya replaced the original location of Patterson’s Alta restaurant, breathing fresh life into the space

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A pair of recent restaurant closures are highlighting some of the struggles owners are facing as the industry grapples with major shifts in the way it does business. Last month, Brooklyn Girl in Mission Hills and Urban Solace in North Park both closed their doors. Facebook posts thanked long-time customers but

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has put more money in the restaurant business with an investment in Smalls Sliders, a new fast-food burger joint. Smalls, according to a press release, will be “focusing exclusively on craveable, premium slider burgers as the main dish.” All meals will be cooked to order in an open kitchen.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has put more money in the restaurant business with an investment in Smalls Sliders, a new fast-food burger joint.   Smalls, according to a press release, will be “focusing exclusively on craveable, premium slider burgers as the main dish.” All meals will be cooked to order in an open

FARMHOUSE TO TABLE “If you wonder where I am, you can be pretty certain you’ll find me at the restaurant,” said Nathan (Nate) Peitso, with a rueful laugh. If you’d asked him a few years ago he might have said “at the farm,” because that’s been the family business: Kenter Canyon Farms and Maggie’s Farm.

For the first time since 2005, there is a Golden Corral in Central New York. A line of hungry diners filled the winding queue and even spilled outside as they waited to enter the restaurant, which after nearly three years of talks, opened for business today. This was not franchise owner Niral Patel’s first grand

If you’re looking for effective content marketing tip to increase your restaurant’s revenues and expand its online presence, chances are you’ve realized that traditional marketing is becoming increasingly ineffective. A restaurant’s site without a blog, for example, is a rarity today because more and more businesses produce content to attract additional attention and engage their

Quite often you’ve probably come across a good restaurant marketing idea, but put it in the too-hard-basket; it cost way too much money, and you couldn’t be sure the juice would be worth the squeeze. Well here we take a look at Three marketing ideas that won’t break the bank, and will easily increase your

The next five years for delivery will look a little different than delivery’s early days. Right now, the delivery market also is still in a novelty stage, where customers are paying for the experience, Scott said. As customers move into the stage of knowing that this is something that they want, they’re going to start

We’ve all noticed it: Restaurants are always getting more and more expensive. A high-end dinner for two can easily add up to over $100, even without second drinks or dessert. Bottles of wine that retail for $15 are going by the glass for that price or more. Understandably, guests are increasingly frustrated. In response to

“Flippy”—the world’s first burger flipping robot—launched March at a Caliburger restaurant in California. Capable of grilling 150 burgers per hour, the robot was praised for being cost-effective, efficient and able to safely and consistently prepare food for the restaurant’s guests. The robot was designed to take orders through a digital ticketing system, then automatically flip

“Flippy”—the world’s first burger flipping robot—launched March at a Caliburger restaurant in California. Capable of grilling 150 burgers per hour, the robot was praised for being cost-effective, efficient and able to safely and consistently prepare food for the restaurant’s guests. The robot was designed to take orders through a digital ticketing system, then automatically flip

Pro tip to anybody reading this thinking about starting a new restaurant chain: don’t.   Find another business. Buy the franchise rights to a group of legacy chains that have proven themselves over many years (but don’t borrow too much to do it). Invest in something else. But whatever you do, don’t consider another restaurant

The inevitable happens all the time in Las Vegas; another restaurant or bar closes. Some come as no surprise. Others break the hearts of fans. Here, a look back at some of the saddest restaurant closings of 2018. Spago Wolfgang Puck pulled up stakes at the Forum Shops at Caesars to make the move to

  The restaurant business isn’t an easy one. Good food and service are just the start. Success needs good management, affordable rent, not too much competition and good word of mouth. Many restaurants get only a few years in the game, some even open and close in the same year. Others last it out for decades. The

Rent-A-Center, a rent-to-own furniture and electronics company, is liquidating twenty-one (21) service locations. The contents are currently being auctioned online by Advanced Auction Company an affiliate of TAGeX Brands. Bidding starts at $1.00 with no reserves. Rent-A-Center engaged TAGeX Brands to support the project. “Rent-A-Center is a fantastic company taking a green and sustainability path

It’s never fun when a restaurant closes, and 2018 brought some particularly painful casualties. Diners are officially an endangered species, and the affordable neighborhood restaurant is flailing, too. Then there were the endless rent hikes — many restaurants hit the 10-year mark this year, and simply could not survive their landlord’s new asking price.  

It’s never fun when a restaurant closes, and 2018 brought some particularly painful casualties. Diners are officially an endangered species, and the affordable neighborhood restaurant is flailing, too. Then there were the endless rent hikes — many restaurants hit the 10-year mark this year, and simply could not survive their landlord’s new asking price. Iconic

  It’s not going to get much easier for the restaurant industry.   After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs, that may stall profit and hinder efforts to jump start growth.   Here’s a look at issues —

According to MSN, The war against disposable plastic is on the march. At this point, companies, cities, and even countries have expressed their desire to do away with the scourge of single-use straws and other wasteful items. Now, another US city with a strong eco-friendly reputation is joining the plastic straw pushback, albeit a little

As Dunkin’ continues its brand evolution, the coffee chain has also revitalized its beverage offerings with a line of bolder espresso drinks debuting Nov. 19.   Over the next several months, the coffee chain will introduce an affogato — espresso poured over sister brand Baskin-Robbins’ ice cream — as well as a white chocolate latte

According to Nation’s Restaurant News, FoodFirst Global Restaurants Inc. is relocating its global headquarters to Florida and renaming its two core brands Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana.   Brio is now Brio Italian Mediterranean and Bravo is Bravo Fresh Italian. CEO Brad Blum, an investor in FoodFirst, said the renaming reflects how strongly

According to Nation’s Restaurant News, FoodFirst Global Restaurants Inc. is relocating its global headquarters to Florida and renaming its two core brands Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana. Brio is now Brio Italian Mediterranean and Bravo is Bravo Fresh Italian. CEO Brad Blum, an investor in FoodFirst, said the renaming reflects how strongly the

According to Food Newsfeed, a Denver-based chain Snooze, food waste reduction is a multipronged effort. There is only one trash bin in each kitchen with multiple compost bins posted at each workstation. Chefs use the remnants after they’ve cut away perfect circles for chilaquiles, which are served up to employees at one of the company’s

TAGeX Brands has been helping businesses for over 30 years and it is unfortunate to witness the unpredictable rise and fall within the restaurant industry. Make sure to keep these ideas in mind when opening a new restaurant to give yourself the best chance of success! Location is Key When starting a restaurant, one of

        It’s been two months since we last listed local bar-and-restaurant closures. In that time, 14 more places have said their goodbyes — and we’ll say farewell to beloved Seattle classic Phnom Penh at the end of May. It sounds like a lot of loss… But consider this: During this same time frame, nine new