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Technology

4 things we learned in a wild week for restaurant tech

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 12, 2024

Tech Check: If you blinked, you may have missed three funding rounds, two acquisitions, a “never-before-seen” new product and a bold executive poaching. Let’s get caught up.

Emerging Brands

Restaurant development surged to a new high in 2023

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2024

The data from the online dining guide Yelp shows that restaurants opened at a faster rate last year than they did in pre-pandemic 2019, led by Mexican restaurants and pubs.

Operations

Marketing basics from Taco Bell's incoming CEO and more takeaways from CREATE: The Experience

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 04, 2023

The annual conference hosted by sister-brand Nation's Restaurant News wrapped up Tuesday in Palm Springs, Calif.

Financing

Developing a restaurant? Why not just hit your head with a hammer?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2023

Reality Check: The industry's rebound is being hampered by a host of construction and permitting issues. And the near-term outlook isn't good.

Operations

Which restaurant brand really invented the drive-thru? Here are some clues.

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: It's a mystery with no fewer than five claimants to the title of innovator.

Food

Korean restaurant concepts are on the rise

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Mar. 03, 2023

In food service, consumers across the globe are becoming increasingly drawn to Korean restaurant concepts.

Food

Taste Tracker: Taco John’s, Fuzzy’s and Panchero’s launch Lent LTOs with a Mexican accent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2023

Red Robin goes sweet and savory; Sonic has new tots; Dunkin’ welcomes Spring; and Roy Rogers, Long John Silver’s and Golden Chick add seafood specials.

Operations

Will Chipotle's new concept be the one that gets traction?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Earlier diversification attempts have been short-lived. Here’s what went wrong in those efforts.

Operations

Restaurants’ growth plans get stuck in red tape

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2023

Operators have increasingly aggressive growth plans and are proposing more complicated restaurant formats than ever. But permitting and construction delays are slowing it all down.

Food

How Panda Express’ Jimmy Wang spreads Chinese culture through food

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2023

As executive director of culinary innovation for the 2,500-unit chain, Wang creates dishes that tell a story—a mission that takes on extra importance during Lunar New Year.

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