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New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology

With reusable container programs, foodservice operators find both successes and snags

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 11, 2022

Reusable container programs bring upsides and obstacles as sustainability efforts are renewed post-pandemic.

Pizza Hut and Dairy Farmers of America to launch sustainability project

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 11, 2022

Pizza Hut and its parent company Yum Brands are partnering with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to launch a sustainability initiative aimed to help participating farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emi...

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Veggie Grill launches delivery-only vegan brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 11, 2022

Vegan Bowls for All is the chain's second virtual concept and fourth brand overall. It debuted in 29 restaurants Thursday.

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NYC's Serafina group branches into the fast-casual market

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2022

At least eight Serafina Express restaurants are planned for the greater metropolitan area.

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Restaurants continue to flex their muscles in Washington D.C.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 08, 2022

Working Lunch: The podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion on the restaurant industry’s run of political success.

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TGI Fridays to expand use of virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 02, 2022

The casual-dining chain is deepening its partnership with C3, bringing more of its concepts to more restaurants.

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How one company is making cooking oil more sustainable

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 02, 2022

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions is giving cooking oil a second life. The fryer management company removes cooking oil from kitchens once no longer usable and recycles it into biodiesel, a se...

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