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When Howard Wein moved to Philadelphia in 2004, he wasn’t just another restaurateur—he had a bold vision. In a city filled with top-tier steakhouses, he knew he needed to create something unforgettable. But how do you stand out in a sea of competition? Wein’s answer? A hundred-dollar cheesesteak. Not just any sandwich, but a culinary masterpiece: • Kobe beef, marbleized to perfection • Butter-poached lobster tail • Shaved black truffles • All served on a house-made brioche roll with a side of champagne People talked. The buzz spread from local foodies to national headlines. Celebrities like David Beckham had to try it. Even David Letterman invited Barclay Prime’s chef to New York to showcase it live on the Late Show. What started as a bold idea turned Barclay Prime into a legend. Sometimes, all it takes is one daring move to change everything. For Barclay Prime, that move was a sandwich that made history. What bold idea will your business DARE to try? #Innovation #Leadership #Marketing #Hospitality

What's New to The Street... 🍹 Once a Happy Hour Haven 🍔  TGI Fridays, the trailblazer of U.S. singles bars and a global restaurant icon, has hit a somber milestone—filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From its legendary flair and booming social scene to its current struggles, here’s a look at how this dining pioneer lost its sparkle.  What do you think led to this downturn? Share you thoughts. 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #TGIF #RestaurantIndustry #Bankruptcy #DiningOut #HappyHourHistory #BusinessInsights #IconicBrands #Innovation #Businessupdate #Businessnews #Business #News #Newtothestreet#News #Newtothestreet

What's New to The Street... 🍹 Once a Happy Hour Haven 🍔  TGI Fridays, the trailblazer of U.S. singles bars and a global restaurant icon, has hit a somber milestone—filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From its legendary flair and booming social scene to its current struggles, here’s a look at how this dining pioneer lost its sparkle.  What do you think led to this downturn? Share you thoughts. 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #TGIF #RestaurantIndustry #Bankruptcy #DiningOut #HappyHourHistory #BusinessInsights #IconicBrands #Innovation #Businessupdate #Businessnews #Business #News #Newtothestreet#News #Newtothestreet

People like to make fun of pop songs and sitcoms on TV, but creating a hit that connects with popular culture is a lot more difficult than it sounds. Similarly, creating a casual restaurant concept that connects with the public is much more challenging than it looks. Phil Romano was a big hitmaker for the casual restaurant segment from 1970 to the early 2000s. Having created over 30 restaurant concepts—including Fuddruckers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ, and Cozymel’s— Romano had a remarkable knack for sensing what the public was craving. His aim wasn’t just good food, but good times. Once Romano got his culturally resonating concepts off the ground, he’d typically sell them to investors, and what they did with them after is a different story and business lesson. When Romano created Eatzi’s Market & Bakery in Dallas in 1996, it was considered a game-changer because it persuasively solved a nagging problem consumers faced daily: “What’s for lunch or dinner?” While the concept grew too quickly and ran into problems, it taught so many other restaurants and grocery stores how to elevate their offerings. The original Eatzi’s still operates in Dallas and is poised to make a comeback by growing more slowly and closer to home. #restaurants #grocerystores #supermarkets #foodretail #dallas #sandwiches #cornbread #retail #foidretail

🚨 Price Improvement! 🚨 Highly Profitable Themed Bar in a Popular Chicago Suburb Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a successful New Orleans-themed bar offering Cajun cuisine, creative cocktails, and a vibrant Mardi Gras atmosphere. This bar is a local favorite, boasting a prime location and a loyal customer base. Key Financials: Sales: $1,080,000 Cash Flow: $369,000 FF&E: $100,000 New Asking Price: $695,000 With minimal marketing, this business has achieved impressive results through strong word-of-mouth and social media presence. Opportunities for growth include enhanced online visibility, sports programming, and event-based marketing strategies to further boost revenue by 10-20%. Don't miss out on this improved pricing for a business with growth potential in a unique niche market! 📩 Message me for more information #PriceImprovement #ChicagoBusiness #BusinessForSale #CajunCuisine #MardiGrasExperience #InvestmentOpportunity #BusinessBroker #GrowthPotential #UniqueOpportunity #RestaurantForSale #BusinessOwnership #TurnkeyBusiness

🚨 Price Improvement! 🚨 Highly Profitable Themed Bar in a Popular Chicago Suburb Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a successful New Orleans-themed bar offering Cajun cuisine, creative cocktails, and a vibrant Mardi Gras atmosphere. This bar is a local favorite, boasting a prime location and a loyal customer base. Key Financials: Sales: $1,080,000 Cash Flow: $369,000 FF&E: $100,000 New Asking Price: $695,000 With minimal marketing, this business has achieved impressive results through strong word-of-mouth and social media presence. Opportunities for growth include enhanced online visibility, sports programming, and event-based marketing strategies to further boost revenue by 10-20%. Don't miss out on this improved pricing for a business with growth potential in a unique niche market! 📩 Message me for more information #PriceImprovement #ChicagoBusiness #BusinessForSale #CajunCuisine #MardiGrasExperience #InvestmentOpportunity #BusinessBroker #GrowthPotential #UniqueOpportunity #RestaurantForSale #BusinessOwnership #TurnkeyBusiness

🚨 Significant Insider Sales at CAVA Group! 🚨 https://lnkd.in/giB-9Jys This week, we observed a significant uptick in aggregate insider selling, totaling $2.3 billion, compared to $1.85 billion last week. While it's not uncommon to see familiar names like Carvana and Meta on the list of top insider sales, a new company has grabbed the top spot this week: CAVA Group. 🥗 CAVA Group, the owner and operator of the rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain Cava, saw eight different insiders selling shares for a combined total of over $752.75 million! This unusual move by multiple insiders at CAVA has certainly caught the attention of the investment community. 🍽 About CAVA Group: Founded in 2006 by childhood friends Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos, Cava Mezze began as a full-service dining restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, offering a modern twist on traditional Mediterranean dishes. It wasn’t long before they partnered with Kenny and Geoff Maites to launch a line of dips, spreads, and other products, quickly making their way into over 200 stores, including Whole Foods. In 2009, with Brett Schulman stepping in as CEO, Cava transformed into the fast-casual dining space we know today, mirroring the model of popular chains like Chipotle (CMG). Since then, CAVA has been on a growth trajectory, appealing to consumers with its fresh, customizable Mediterranean offerings. 🔍 What Does This Mean for Investors? While insider selling can sometimes be routine, the scale and coordination of sales at CAVA Group raise important questions. Is it a reflection of overvaluation, or are there broader market dynamics at play? Investors should watch closely as these insider moves can often signal shifts in sentiment or future plans for the company. 📈 Stay ahead of the curve! Understanding insider activity provides a unique window into market sentiment and potential future opportunities. For more insights into this week’s insider transactions, check out the full article on InsideArbitrage: Large Sales by Insiders at CAVA Group What’s your take on CAVA Group’s insider sales? Routine or red flag? Share your thoughts! 💬 #Investing #Finance #InsiderTrading #CAVAGroup #MarketTrends #FastCasualDining #InvestmentStrategy #InsideArbitrage #StocksToWatch #MarketInsights

Simply put, Restaura is a game changer. These leaders are transforming an industry long overdue for change and disruption. Restaura is the perfect combination of seasoned veterans with the experience, courage, vision, and smarts to effect this change, state of the art data gathering and analytics to enable it, and culinary innovation to bring it to life.

October’s standout: Chili's! 🌶️ Chili’s Grill & Bar topped the Placer 100 October chart, leading in both overall and per-location visit growth. The chain continues to ride the wave of its Big Smasher Burger success, with visits soaring since the product’s launch in late April. Congrats, Chili's for last month's smashing success! → About the Placer 100 Index for #Retail & #Dining: The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining is a curated, dynamic list of leading chains that often serve as prime tenants for shopping centers and malls. The index includes chains from various industries, such as superstores, grocery, dollar stores, dining, apparel, and more. Learn more by visiting the links below in the comments.