EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the mid-00s and 2008, restaurants like the spectacular Bazaar by José Andrés in Los Angeles and the gigantic Del Posto in New York emerged. We see the same pattern after the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009. This cycle repeated itself after the 2001 dot-com bust, followed by 9/11. The most recent recession was because of COVID.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I see flat-fee QSR, hybrid or fast casual restaurants with fixed-price approachable menus of typically unattainable offerings, such as Burger Lobster (lobster) and Sugarfish (sushi, omakase) becoming more popular. For now, it's just a matter of figuring out how we're going to survive. Vegan and Veggie forward will continue to grow.

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Foodable

JANUARY 22, 2021

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Founded in 2008, Fajita Pete's specializes in delivering authentic, quality fajitas to your door.

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EATER

JUNE 6, 2024

Fast-casual” brands like Shake Shack and Sweetgreen have emerged with an eye on higher quality (or “healthier”) food, ethical sourcing, and sustainability. 2008) and Forks Over Knives (2011). But trends in quick-service restaurants have changed significantly.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 13, 2021

Chang’s back in 2000 as Asian American fast-casual restaurant, offering a higher quality fast food in a nicer dine-in environment. Named after the owner, a native South Korean man with Chinese parents, Mark Pi’s opened its doors in Chicago in 2008. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pei Wei (@peiweiasiankitchen).

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Foodable

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I said I got into this industry in the great recession and so I watched firsthand as the fast casual industry emerged back then, added this need to adapt to the state of things back in 2008, 2009, and 2010, you know there was an incredible amount of creativity that came in that season which was primarily I think around culinary and menu and it was (..)

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Seizing an opportunity to revitalize the restaurant industry, Fazoli’s is encouraging challenged quick-service or fast-casual restaurant operators to convert their existing shells into a Fazoli’s.

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Foodable

JULY 22, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Kevin Flaherty, the vice president of digital marketing for MOD Pizza.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This restaurant is the perfect combination of upscale yet casual. It’s a super casual eatery with red and white checkered tablecloths and some of the best customer service you’ll find in the city. It’s a super casual spot to enjoy one of the best meals you’ll eat while in the city.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The lazy, casual neighborhood offered a relaxing but fun vibe as I roamed the streets reminiscent of a seaside village. The Brooklyn Ice House is an affordable bar with walls covered in chalkboards for a casual, local vibe. This place has a casual, seaside vibe that encompasses the spirit of Red Hook well. Brooklyn Ice House.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

But if you rewind to 2009, 2008 when I started cooking, it was heavily glorified and still is in a lot of places, and was seen as the only really meaningful metric to measure your career by, in gastronomy and this obsession with the chef-celebrity, and the chef is God, an artist, and genius. There's a lot of problems with it.

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Foodable

JUNE 10, 2021

Shortly after, Howard had an opportunity to join Fazoli's team in 2008. Eventually Howard moves his way through the ranks at Damon’s Grill, he became a franchisee of the restaurant and later became the Chief Executive Officer.

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EATER

JULY 13, 2022

In addition to these celebrated restaurants, the duo and their team also run fast-casual fried chicken concept Rowdy Rooster , the Biryani Bol delivery operation, and immersive virtual reality dining experience Aerobanquets RMX. In 2008, I quit hotels and took a job as a food and beverage manager at an international airline in India.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 24, 2021

Opened in 2008, Yianni’s Cafe has been serving delicious food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for quite some time now. This family-owned restaurant is a casual spot serving authentic Greek cuisine. Looking for a casual spot for some food? Housed in a casual yet chic spot, this is the perfect place for any occasion.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Owners and brothers Nick and Ben D’Allesandro hail from Pennsylvania and use their northeastern and Italian roots to bring Charlestonians a unique taste of family tradition in a friendly, casual atmosphere characteristic of the South.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The business casual dress code fits the standard for the cosmopolitan environment and high-class menu. They’re known for their casual, comfortable, and inviting environment, where they make fine dining accessible. The San Marco Platter makes an excellent dinner for a casual date night. Whatley Memorial Park.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

March 9, 2020 Darden launches paid-sick leave for hourly workers The parent company of casual dining brands Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and others announces that employees can accrue one hour of sick pay for every 30 hours worked. March 11, 2020.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. Between 2007 and 2008, the global financial crisis hit hard and was compared by multiple economists to the Great Depression of the 1930s. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The vibe is casual but classy. Opened in 2008, The Corson Building offers a unique dining experience. I enjoyed the tofu pad thai and the cashew nut chicken, and I would definitely add the papaya salad to any meal! The restaurant is in a converted house, so the private dining areas feel comfortable and homey. The Corson Building.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In that time, she moved around constantly, cooking in restaurants in Baltimore, Atlanta, and New York, casually gathering her belongings and starting her life over again the way some people might change outfits. “It It made me feel like, since home was nowhere, I could literally move anywhere,” Komolafe says.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In addition, Fast Casual, and Upscale Casual were also successful. On the other hand, the segments with the smallest check growth were those in limited service (quick service and fast casual). So much so that last week the Fed cut the interest rate by half of a percentage point (the highest cut since 2008).

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Foodservice has significant growth potential and is relatively “recession-proof” (after all, people will always eat), though increased saturation and ensuing consumer trends have resulted in plenty of companies — particularly casual dining operators — struggling.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This upscale restaurant is decorated beautifully, but it also has a very calming and casual feel. This popular restaurant opened in 2008 and has since become a staple for locals and a hot spot for visitors. While it’s a little off the beaten path if you stay downtown, you can’t miss popping in here for their happy hour.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

The casually sophisticated concept was created by Michelin-Starred Chef and Culinary Director Alain Verzeroli, who worked with Mr. Robuchon for 21 years. The format of the menu at L’Atelier allows diners the flexibility to create their own experience by ordering a la carte or one of the various tasting menu options.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The atmosphere in Beer Culture is casual and a little lively when they have live music. Even though most people associate wine bars with upscale dining, this is a very casual space with an inviting atmosphere. Since 2009, Bill’s has been a bustling and casual bar to enjoy a great drink and burger.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 22, 2020

The effect is more sudden compared with the 2008 crisis, where more claims were filed but over a longer period. With unemployment at such alarming levels, there will be a larger pool of workers looking for gig or casual work. This should help you and the industry make longer-term plans to secure your future.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The vibe of the restaurant is casual, comfortable, and chic. Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile is a casual eatery serving up creative and delicious food. In 2008, Chef and owner Shawn Cirkiel began serving “farm-to-table” seasonal meals in the modern upscale setting at Parkside.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2019

RRFMG”) was founded in Los Angeles in 2008 by two restaurant finance executives. The company has many single unit clients, all the way through hospitality concepts with over 60 units from all segments of the industry, including QSR, fast casual, upscale casual and fine dining. R&R FMG) – Platinum Certified Partner.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Mod Pizza is set to go IPO soon and is one of the darlings of the Fast Casual Segment, founded in 2008. Listen to "Weekly Wrap | Mod Pizza Going Public, Restaurant Robots, Velvet Taco, & Self Service Technology" on Spreaker. They have been on a tremendous growth plan.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

2008: Cereal Milk launches an empire Christina Tosi invented or popularized a number of household-name desserts — Compost Cookies, Crack Pie ( now Milk Bar Pie ), naked cakes — but her Cereal Milk, which she initially developed at Wylie Dufresne’s wd~50, reshaped the dessert world.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Head over to Vinateria, a casual and contemporary eatery with seasonal fare inspired by culinary classics from Italy and Spain. While the food is elegant, the atmosphere remains welcoming and casual. 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026 Phone: 212-662-8462 Visit Website. In the mood for a great night out?

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

Lynn found that tipping has the “adverse impact of paying Black servers less than white servers,” which led him to suggest in 2008 that the practice violates the Civil Rights Act. Do you think the casual dining industry. Sexual harassment also plays an important role in the dynamic, say experts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

For example, we may see other categories beyond fast casual, quick serve and family dining begin to emerge, such as our company building a new category of “Craft Casual.” In 2008, while most pizza brands thrived during the economic downturn, Hungry Howie’s sales were flat. Recruiting Platforms. Fried chicken.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. Between 2007 and 2008, the global financial crisis hit hard and was compared by multiple economists to the Great Depression of the 1930s. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The story of Abilene Bar and Lounge began in 2008 after Danny Deutsch (the owner) started a honky-tonk and corner saloon in an old building in downtown Rochester. The bar leans towards rustic and casual, but they still use fine dining techniques. Abilene Bar and Lounge. Order Online.

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RGU

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

An industry veteran, Dimson brings more than 15 years of restaurant marketing experience, plus a robust understanding of the fast-casual landscape, having held leadership positions with brands like Yum! Your Pie announced the hire of Lisa Dimson as the brand’s first Chief Marketing Officer.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 30, 2021

Hoping to find a casual spot to grab some pizza? This family-owned restaurant has been operating since 2008 and is all about homemade food. Stogie Joe’s Tavern. 1801 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 463-3030 Visit Website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stogie joes tavern (@stogiejoestavern).

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