After focusing tech investments on off-premise, restaurants will look for solutions to raise convenience and lower cost of labor

Rising costs and labor crunch expected to move operators back to basics

Double drive-thrus, side-gig virtual brands and expanded outdoor seating will be must-have features for restaurants in 2022

Both restaurant chains are still requiring employees to wear masks but vaccinated customers do not have to

Restaurant operators vie for the elusive 3,500-square-foot location with a double drive-thru

Expect higher pay and more benefits. But don’t anticipate a legion of robots

Franchise company names Clifton Rutledge to top post, Hank Simpson as COO