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How Smashburger’s new restaurant prototypes are putting digital accessibility first

Apr 09, 2021

Going Virtual: How to stand out in the most crowded niche with no address

Apr 08, 2021

Chick-fil-A continues to rank No. 1 in Piper Sandler teen survey

Apr 07, 2021

Family dining chains reposition to steal the independent restaurant diner

Apr 07, 2021

Will cultured meat be the next big trend in protein alternatives?

Apr 07, 2021

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering to pay college tuition for employees

Apr 08, 2021

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launches virtual smoked chicken concept Wing Boss

Apr 02, 2021

Vaccination will come with perks: Krispy Kreme offers free donuts all year to customers who get inoculated

Mar 22, 2021

Panera Bread partners with José Andrés, World Central Kitchen to fight food insecurity

Mar 23, 2021

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Smokey Bones' CEO on building a brand identity for a virtual concept

Apr 07, 2021

James O’Reilly sees more opportunity in the increasingly crowded space of delivery-only dining

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Some states are moving to restrict COVID 'vaccination passport' mandates

Apr 07, 2021

Texas and Florida are among the states that have preemptively banned or restricted government agencies and...

Menu Tracker: McDonald’s and Taco Bell preview their newest items

Apr 07, 2021

Plus innovation at Bellagreen, BonChon, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Casey’s General Store, Original ChopShop...

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Steakhouses master off-premise options to survive during the pandemic, including takeout, delivery, virtual wine dinners and cooking classes

Apr 07, 2021

The goal is to maintain new revenue streams as dine-in returns

Dave & Buster’s plans summer 2021 comeback after COVID-19-challenged year; leans into new ghost kitchens and to-go offerings

Apr 01, 2021

Dave & Buster’s reported a 70% same-store sales decline for the fourth quarter, with improvement on the horizon by January

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, TGI Fridays and Starbucks

Apr 01, 2021

Plus innovation from Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Baskin-Robbins, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Dairy Queen, Del Taco, Dog Haus, Farmer Boys, Firehouse Subs, Jolene’s Wings & Beer, Kung Fu Tea, Ledo Pizza, Main...

Apr 01, 2021

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UNO Pizzeria adds ‘vaccine concierge’ service to help employees get their shots

Mar 30, 2021

Bilingual program staffed by volunteers provides help in scheduling, keeping appointments

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers names Darla Morse, previously of CKE Restaurant Holdings, chief information officer

Mar 29, 2021

The IT veteran also has held senior tech positions at Inspire Brands, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld

How Hooters is relying on its wings to move forward after #MeToo and COVID-19

Mar 26, 2021

The brand is beginning to franchise its Hoots virtual wings brand

Working Lunch: Darden announces wage increases, bonuses for hourly workers

Mar 26, 2021

Plus, the Restaurant Recovery Fund is ready to launch

Darden sees staffing as top issue, offers $17M in bonuses and raises hourly pay floor

Mar 25, 2021

Olive Garden-LongHorn parent looks to recruit workers, provide opportunities, CEO Gene Lee says

Don’t let ‘COVID-coma’ impair your reopening

Mar 25, 2021

How to shake off the cobwebs of a year of inaction and freshen operations

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