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Doing double duty: McDonald’s carry-out packages feature information-bearing QR codes

Beginning in mid-January, McDonald's carryout bags and fountain beverage cups are featuring a new packaging design with quick-response (QR) matrix barcodes.

Inside Panera 2.0

The café chain says it will roll tableless urban formats, pick-up stations, delivery service and several new ways of interacting with patrons.

Online revelations abounded this week about Starbucks and other restaurant operators, providing an education to eavesdroppers.

The world's largest restaurant chain intends to freshen its image with a new design, operational changes and menu tweaks. Here's a preview.

Yes, you have to spend it to make it. But why spend more money than you have to? The deals are out there, for everything from wine to cleaning services. You just have to know where to find them, or at least how to ask for them. We sent reporters out looking for all the best ways for restaurant operators to save money. They found some great tips, so take a look and save a few bucks.

Animal organs and extremities—collectively called offal—have traditionally elicited more “yucks” than “yums” among American diners. Recently, this perspective of the nasty bits is taking a turn from crass to curious, as more chefs are serving “everything but the squeal.”

The most frequently voiced criticisms over restaurant wine lists revolve around the issues of presentation, organization, selection and pricing. Chicago Cut Steakhouse, an independent upscale eatery in the Windy City, set out to create the ultimate user experience with the help of a little device from Apple.

One reason why some restaurants have been hesitant to switch to cloud computing is the need for an always-on Internet connection. What happens if the Internet goes down?

We asked chefs to name some of their favorites; as we would expect, apps that make chef’s lives in the kitchen easier are the most popular.

SALINAS, CA (February 12, 2013)—Markon Cooperative, Inc., the produce source of eight independently owned foodservice companies, launched a mobile app that...

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