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Operations

Trends shaping the restaurant industry so far in 2019

At the six-month mark, critical forces have clearly emerged. Here’s a sampling.

Operations

Olive Garden tries new off-premise moves

The Darden Restaurants holding is still a no-go on small-order delivery, but its catering program is moving within reach of couples.

Consumer Trends

Veggie Grill brings plant-forward movement into catering

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2019

The meatless chain is launching a big-order off-premise business based on burger, taco meat and fried chicken analogs.

Operations

6 easy ways to jump-start a catering program

By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2019

Catering is growing 6% year over year, according to Technomic data, but many operators are not taking advantage of its popularity.

Technology

Can tech boost catering sales?

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2019

Restaurants are looking at delivery’s playbook to update the process. But not all the same rules apply.

Financing

Chuy’s travels its own path on labor, development

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2019

The 100-unit casual chain is also looking to bolster sales and profits by charging more fully into catering.

Consumer Trends

Panera, Cinnabon, Applebee’s aim for new delivery occasions

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2018

With so many restaurants offering delivery, how does a brand stand out? Here are three newly announced attempts.

Operations

McDonald’s is testing breakfast catering

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2018

The burger giant is trying out delivery of large breakfast orders in the Orlando, Fla., market.

Operations

Famous Dave's to try delivery-only format

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2018

The casual chain is looking at kitchen-only formats after shrinking the size and tweaking the back of house of its conventional stores.

Technology

Is technology ready to integrate with catering capabilities?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 22, 2018

Managing Editor Sara Rush takes a look at the intersection of off-premise and tech.