2024

Experts say some key restaurant trends in 2024 are: Happy hour is becoming the new dinner hour and solo dining is up. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/these-are-big-menu-trends-watch-2024

TGI Fridays closes several dozen locations in 12 states, in a sudden move that the chain described as part of its “ongoing growth strategy.” Read more here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/04/food/tgi-fridays-closures/index.html

Potbelly continues to see solid growth driven largely by in-store traffic. The company saw a 6% increase in Q4 for its same store sales. Read more here: https://www.nrn.com/operations/potbelly-early-innings-its-potential

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by Bill Rodgers on April 22, 2024 - 0 Comments
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