Hospitality
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From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
Apr 02, 2024 4:00 pm - More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation.
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CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfast
Mar 27, 2024 9:53 am - First Watch, a Florida-based restaurant chain serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, is rising — and shining. And expanding in the suburbs.
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At local pizza places, costs are taking a larger share of the pieMar 26, 2024 12:18 pm - The price of nearly everything that goes into making a pizza — from cheese, tomatoes and flour to boxes and wages — has gone up since the pandemic, making it a challenge for local restaurateurs to find that profit margin sweet spot.
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This soda idea has pop: Buffalo Creek debuting new line of sodas, nonalcoholic version of signature brewMar 18, 2024 12:07 pm - Here’s an example of what happens when veteran craft brewer and owner of Buffalo Creek Brewing Mike Marr gets creative: Bubble gum soda.
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McDonald's system outages have been reported worldwide. The chain says they're getting fixed
Mar 15, 2024 10:00 am - LONDON — System failures at McDonald's were reported worldwide Friday, shuttering some restaurants for hours and leading to social media complaints from customers, in wha...
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Geneva’s former Little Owl back on track for redevelopment
Mar 14, 2024 11:47 am - City council OKs $290K in economic incentive to assist in renovation cost The Geneva City Council this week approved a $290,000 economic incentive plan to facilitate...
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‘I’m gonna miss this’: Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirementMar 13, 2024 1:39 pm - Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Greg Shannon has put the downtown staple up for sale, saying it’s time to retire.
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Naperville extends hotel rebate agreements to make up for pandemic lossesMar 13, 2024 11:03 am - Naperville City Council members have agreed to extend hotel tax agreements by two years to make up for revenue lost during the pandemic. The extension affects agreements ...
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Why are restaurants tacking on new charges?Mar 13, 2024 10:45 am - When I hear from Daily Herald readers or talk to restaurant-goers, I get the same question: Why are restaurants charging me for things they never charged for before? I ge...
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St. Charles considers closing Walnut Avenue for outdoor dining this summer
Mar 13, 2024 9:45 am - St. Charles Planning and Development Committee members are considering the temporary closure of a portion of Walnut Avenue for the summer. But on Monday, the committee fa...