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Beverage

What makes Dry January different this year

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2024

Demographics have changed, spirit-free products are better and more plentiful, and operators are realizing that zero-proof drinks are revenue-boosters.

Food

Food and beverage service flies high at new Chase Sapphire Lounges in 2 NYC airports

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2024

Partnerships with restaurants, chefs and mixologists elevate the club experience for travelers at LaGuardia and JFK.

Beverage

Applebee's elevates the bar experience with new partnerships, premium options

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2024

A celebrity-branded mezcal makes its debut in three approachable and affordable signature cocktails.

Food

Bar Louie fills menu gaps to boost traffic beyond happy hour

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2023

Behind the Menu: As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is expanding the menu in new directions without losing focus on the bar.

Operations

How a kick in the assets could help casual dining

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2023

Chains in search of new revenue streams might want to rethink how they’re using excess space in their restaurants.

Technology

NFL Programming Through a Single Provider

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV for BUSINESS℠ National Accounts on Sep. 07, 2023

Premium, live sports content in bars and restaurants is a huge draw—guests gather to watch their favorite teams play and order snacks, drinks and meals during their often multi-hour visits. In short, it’s a huge opportunity for operators, and having a reliable provider is key.

Beverage

Beer sales flat? These bars know how to pump them up

By Patricia Cobe on May 31, 2023

A combination of target marketing and tech enhancements can spur craft beer sales for operators.

Technology

Boost traffic and sales with year-round sports entertainment

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV for BUSINESS℠ National Accounts on Apr. 05, 2023

It’s no secret that sports bring big business to restaurants and bars. Customers gathering to watch a favorite team square up against a rival, planning an outing for the Big Game or meeting at happy hour to cheer on local underdogs are cornerstones for operators.

Operations

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila carves out QSR-with-cocktails niche

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 08, 2023

This South Beach, Fla., concept is planning to open in Chicago, Nashville and Washington, D.C. by next year.

Operations

London-born Wagamama takes another swing at U.S. growth

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

The pan-Asian concept opens a seventh unit this week in Tampa, with two more to come.

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