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Big restaurant chains are tech laggards no more

Things like mobile ordering and digital loyalty programs are now table stakes for brands at the top of the Top 500. So what will separate the truly high-tech from the rest?

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The biggest trends in the restaurant industry right now

A Deeper Dive: Joe Pawlak, managing principal with Technomic, joins the podcast to discuss the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

The 89-year-old family-dining chain has unveiled a new store in Orlando that gives a liberal nod to the brand's past while incorporating new touches like a bakery.

A class-action suit contends the food shops’ staffs weren’t alerted of the closings at least 60 days in advance, as required under federal and state law.

According to data from Placer.ai, traffic at restaurants has lagged that of grocers, superstores and convenience stores since the pandemic.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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