Ally Marotti

1 week ago | blog.resy.com | Ally Marotti

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2 weeks ago | chicagobusiness.com | Ally Marotti

It has been a year since Oberweis Dairy’s new ownership regime bought the ice cream maker out of bankruptcy. The more than 100-year-old company now has new equipment and a sizable growth plan. Oberweis, which traces its roots to a horse-drawn-wagon milk delivery operation in 1915, plans to open 15 to 17 stores in the next two years, said Geoff Hoffmann, CEO of Oberweis’ new owner, Hoffmann Family of Cos. That will add to Oberweis’ current store count of 39.

2 weeks ago | chicagobusiness.com | Ally Marotti

Kraft Heinz is pondering its future, and — in an ironic metaphor for a packaged-food giant — experts say slimming down would be wise. The Chicago-based maker of ketchup, cheese, coffee and hot dogs said this week it is evaluating “strategic transactions” to boost its stock price, and that Berkshire Hathaway is walking away from its two seats on the board.

2 weeks ago | chicagobusiness.com | Ally Marotti

The team behind Gold Coast Italian spot Adalina is forming a restaurant group and executing expansion plans, starting with a Fulton Market steakhouse set to open in late July. The restaurant, called Adalina Prime, will occupy more than 6,800 square feet on the ground floor of 360 N. Green St. Real estate firm Sterling Bay developed the 24-story building, which counts Boston Consulting Group and Miami-based Greenberg Traurig, one of the largest law firms in Chicago, among its tenants.

3 weeks ago | chicagobusiness.com | Ally Marotti

Fewer people are going out to eat at Chicago restaurants and are spending less when they do, as consumers brace for a potential recession. Restaurant operators report that revenue and foot traffic have slumped this year. While the first quarter is always tough for restaurants — people may be trying to eat healthier, pay off holiday debt or are simply hibernating — many operators say this year has been worse than normal. Now, with the weather warming, the crowds aren’t returning like they should be.