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McDonald’s and Ford are turning coffee bean waste into car parts

Dec 04, 2019

IHOP caters to kids of all ages

Dec 03, 2019

IHOP wants your lunch money (and your dinner money, too)

Dec 03, 2019

This Washington, D.C. restaurant was booked on OpenTable more than any other in 2019

Dec 03, 2019

Kroger, ClusterTruck team on ‘dark kitchen’ meal delivery

Dec 03, 2019

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Minimum wage increases to reach and surpass $15 in Chicago, Denver

Nov 27, 2019

Calling for a ‘service revolution’ to bring out the stay-at-home restaurant guest

Nov 26, 2019

Former Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter blasts pizza company

Nov 26, 2019

Taco Bell unveils holiday gift, clothing collection

Nov 26, 2019

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Operators are bullish on delivery

Nov 13, 2019

As off-premises sales explode, operators make sure their food arrives in premium condition.

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Vegan and vegetarian orders balloon in 2019, Grubhub report says

Dec 04, 2019

Cauliflower pizza orders increase 650%, delivery company finds. Yelp trends note 156.2% increase in Japanese...

IHOP's Elf on the Shelf’s Oh What Funnel Cakes with “elf sprinkles”.

IHOP caters to kids of all ages

Dec 03, 2019

How book and movie tie-ins are bringing in families

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IHOP wants your lunch money (and your dinner money, too)

Dec 03, 2019

The family dining chain is targeting new diners, new dayparts and taking the brand on the road

Flavor of the Week: Tinga, a taco and tostada tradition

Dec 02, 2019

Tinga is a quintessential dish originating from the Mexican state Puebla, but is commonly found throughout Mexico as a popular protein in tacos and tostadas (pictured above)...

FDA clarifies regulatory stance on use of CBD

Nov 26, 2019

Cannabidiol is not generally recognized as safe, or GRAS, as a food additive

Calling for a ‘service revolution’ to bring out the stay-at-home restaurant guest

Nov 26, 2019

Nancy Kruse and Bret Thorn discuss strategies for adapting to the changing times

Flavor of the Week: Soppressata, an Italian salami specialty

Nov 22, 2019

Soppressata is a dry salami from southern Italy. It’s made from pork mixed with a seasoning blend that typically includes salt...

Flavor of the Week: Ponzu, citrus-based Japanese condiment

Nov 16, 2019

Ponzu is a bright, citrus-based condiment and marinade found predominately in Japanese cuisine...

8 delivery and takeout trends to expect in 2020

Nov 14, 2019

DoorDash released their list of delivery trend predictions for next year

Flavor of the Week: Labneh, classic Middle Eastern cuisine

Nov 11, 2019

Labneh is a creamy, soft cheese made from strained yogurt. Occasionally known as yogurt cheese in the United States, it is a quintessential ingredient in the Eastern Mediterranean...

October restaurant sales suggest it’s too early to declare a recession

Nov 07, 2019

Industry sees second month of small positive same-store sales

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