A Restaurant Business Report sponsored by: Lamb Weston

2017 State of the Industry

2017 State of the Industry

It’s been a rough year for restaurants. Across the board, from indies to national chains, fast food to full service, operators tried to thrive in a landscape riddled with labor issues, an influx of new technologies, greater competition, regulatory challenges and, one of the biggest, most rapidly encroaching challenges—delivery. Learn about where things stand with this top issue and more.

Why it's crunch time

Where are the restaurant workers going?


The Trump Impact: Where are we now?


Was this the year of the indie?


Are LTOs still worth it?


Will service fees bridge the pay gap?


How is delivery disrupting business?


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