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Chuck E. Cheese is taking over part of a water park

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The eatertainment concept has struck a licensing deal to create a new branded area at a Sacramento water park.

Operations

Pizza Hut makes a play for the late-night crowd

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

Consumer Trends

These restaurant brands are the easiest to use, consumers say

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 17, 2023

A ranking of the world’s simplest brands showed that QSRs are excelling as technology plays a bigger role.

Operations

Hopdoddy joins the movement to go seed oil-free

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Texas-based burger chain joins Shake Shack in transitioning to a more planet-friendly vegetable oil alternative developed by Zero Acre Farms, which has Chipotle as a backer.

Food

TGI Fridays plans to make millions by serving sushi

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 16, 2023

The bar chain has added food from Krispy Rice at 140 locations in a bid to appeal to younger consumers.

Operations

Restaurants wade in on both sides of Israel-Palestine conflict

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 16, 2023

Amid calls for peace, fundraising efforts also offered an outlet for solidarity and action.

Marketing

Nostalgia in marketing isn't just for older generations

By Lori Rakoczy on Oct. 16, 2023

Technomic's Take: Parents and older family members can induce feelings of second-hand nostalgia and FOMO. It's why catering to parents of young children is so important.

Food

Weather and wallets will impact restaurant menu planning next year

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2023

Technomic predicts seven industry trends worth watching in its latest report, “What’s in Store for 2024.”

Technology

How a new generation of chatbots is changing voice ordering

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 16, 2023

Large language models like ChatGPT have flipped the script for companies like ConverseNow, which uses AI to take restaurants’ phone and drive-thru orders.

Operations

Why the FTC is coming after restaurant service charges

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2023

Working Lunch: The podcast from public affairs firm Align Public Strategies features a discussion on Biden’s “junk fees” proposal and more on the tip credit.

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