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Broadway stars and iconic New York City restaurants
In New York City, certain restaurants continue to draw Broadway stars and theater-goers alike, often seeing celebrities dining out after shows. Places like Sardiâs, Joe Allen, Dear Irving on Broadway, and Gallagherâs Steakhouse are perennial favorites. These establishments thrive not only on food, but on atmosphere, celebrity lore, tradition, and their proximity to the Theater District. For restaurateurs, maintaining character and consistent quality seems just as important as the menu. âRead more.
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âLighting Cue Signalsâ for shift flow control
Install dimmable lights or color-graded lamps above each major station (grill, cold prep, plating). Then use a simple lighting schedule or manual controls tied to service phases: bright white at clean-up/prep, warm yellow during early service, red or soft red glow during peak intensity, then back to warm after. Staff can use light cues to pace themselves, keep energy balanced, avoid overworking certain stations, and visually know when to escalate tasks. This improves coordination without needing verbal reminders constantly.
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Cracker Barrel sees lower footfall after logo redesign backlash
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store introduced a new, simplified logo in August 2025, removing the familiar âUncle Herschelâ figure and the phrase âOld Country Store.â The rebranding triggered significant customer backlash. After the change, reported traffic dropped about 8%, on top of a 1% decline earlier. In response, Cracker Barrel scrapped the redesign, paused remodels at its 660 U.S. restaurants, and pledged to lean into its heritage elements like the traditional logo, nostalgia marketing, and âUncle Hershel.â The chain expects traffic declines of 4% to 7% in fiscal year 2026, with projected revenue down to roughly US$3.35-3.45 billion. Read more.
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Chick-fil-A steps up UK expansion with classic menu
The American chain, best known for its chicken sandwiches, is pressing ahead with a ÂŁ74 million investment to grow its presence in the UK. After opening its first restaurants in Northern Ireland earlier this year, Chick-fil-A is preparing to launch in Leeds, Liverpool, and London. The Leeds location will feature the brandâs well-known staples, including nuggets, waffle fries, and the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. That sandwich, a mainstay since the 1960s, is made with a breaded chicken breast served on a toasted bun with pickle chips. In the UK, it will be priced at ÂŁ9.69 as a meal or ÂŁ6.19 on its own, offering British diners a taste of a long-standing American favorite. âRead more
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