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Operations

Re-creating kitchens for the digital boom

Kitchen recasts are accounting for a large part of chains’ capex budgets for 2017. The aim of the moment is to boost throughput and capitalize on off-premise demand.

Operations

Tools that save energy and provide a competitive edge

Operators of all kinds are focusing on the same theme when looking to upgrade their tried-and-true kitchen equipment: advanced technology and energy-saving features.

Technology

What consumers want out of restaurant tech

By Jackson Lewis on Jan. 25, 2017

Consumer preferences are changing when it comes to in-restaurant tech and online services.

Operations

Making space on the griddle for all-day breakfast

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Dec. 12, 2016

Interest in all-day breakfast means more energy and space for the equipment to make it. IHOP divides its four griddles into five stations to keep ingredients separate.

Operations

Solving for small storage spaces

By Maggie Hennessy on Nov. 14, 2016

As storage space contracts, chains are getting resourceful with everything from shelves to ceiling height and inventory.

Open kitchens draw eyes to equipment

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 16, 2016

As menu transparency increasingly becomes a key access point to customers’ stomachs and wallets, restaurants are externalizing demand in open-kitchen design.

Operations

Into the oven

By Kelley McLain on Jun. 03, 2015

Made-to-order pizza concepts rely on speedy, high-temperature ovens to fire up customized pizzas.

McDonald’s tests slimmed-down custom entree program

May. 01, 2015

“TasteCrafted” will cost franchisees less to install than earlier customization programs and can be implemented in drive-thrus.

Great plates

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 30, 2015

As menus have evolved in step with culinary trends, so have the plates on which restaurant food is served.

Del Frisco’s airs new turnaround efforts for lower-end Grille

Apr. 28, 2015

With speed of service emerging as a key consideration for Gen Xers, the chain is testing new cooking equipment and simplifying recipes.