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Yelp’s Fake Review Alerts Cause Long-Term Restaurant Traffic Drops
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Yelp’s Fake Review Alerts Cause Long-Term Restaurant Traffic Drops

Yelp's fake review alerts have caused long-term drops in restaurant traffic, raising concerns about platform authenticity and business impacts.

Salsabilla Putri · 29/10/2026
Il Fornaio pays $3 million to settle harassment claims
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Il Fornaio pays $3 million to settle harassment claims

Il Fornaio settlement has the fine-dining chain pay $3 million to settle EEOC claims that female staff faced sexual harassment and were…

Nira Prabowo · 21/10/2026
Domino’s new CEO focuses on customers
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Domino’s new CEO focuses on customers

Domino's CEO Joe Jordan says listening to diners will guide the pizza chain's strategy, putting customer insight at the forefront of every…

Nira Prabowo · 15/10/2026
Restaurant Chains Hit Growth Milestones This Fall
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Restaurant Chains Hit Growth Milestones This Fall

Several restaurant chains hit significant growth milestones this fall, including Cava passing 500 locations, while others face closures and bankruptcies.

Nira Prabowo · 14/10/2026
Sweetgreen names new chief people officer
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Sweetgreen names new chief people officer

Sweetgreen hires Lauren Crowley as new chief people officer, bringing over 20 years of experience.

Nira Prabowo · 13/10/2026
True Food Kitchen Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
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True Food Kitchen Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to secure a long-term partner. 12 locations closed as 34 continue operating.

Salsabilla Putri · 07/10/2026
McDonald’s denies using AI for price setting
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McDonald’s denies using AI for price setting

McDonald’s denies using AI pricing, stating the chain only offers advisory tools to franchisees and does not employ dynamic pricing for menu…

Manda Agustina · 06/10/2026
Taco Bell and Duolingo Launch Global Taco Day Campaign
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Taco Bell and Duolingo Launch Global Taco Day Campaign

Taco Bell and Duolingo team up for Global Taco Day on Oct. 6, introducing Duo Habanero Sauce and taco-themed language lessons.

Manda Agustina · 02/10/2026
xtraCHEF founders launch new AI restaurant startup
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xtraCHEF founders launch new AI restaurant startup

The founders of xtraCHEF have launched a new AI-driven restaurant startup called Tandem to handle back-office functions like financial management and labor…

Salsabilla Putri · 01/10/2026
KFC Opens New Prototype, McDonald’s Launches Restructuring
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KFC Opens New Prototype, McDonald’s Launches Restructuring

KFC opens a new prototype outside Dallas while McDonald's initiates a major restructuring. Explore the latest shifts in the restaurant industry's approach…

Manda Agustina · 29/09/2026