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Operations

Off-premise delivers a restaurant identity crisis

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2018

Operators must figure out how their businesses will keep up this year.

Operations

How restaurants are forecasting customer traffic

 By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 23, 2018

Operators use both high- and low-tech methods to beat the weather woes.

Operations

Can Fla. produce recover from a double whammy?

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 23, 2018

Here's how the wild weather is affecting fruit and vegetable supply.

Emerging Brands

A chain adapts to grocery

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2018

A Mediterranean concept adjusts operations to fit the nontraditional footprint.

Operations

Off-premise boom drives sweeping ops changes

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2018

Restaurants are reformatting their layouts and processes to accommodate the shift in their business toward takeout, delivery and catering.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: D'oh! moments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2018

Things can go wrong for restaurants in truly unique ways. Here's a slab of proof, gathered from just the last few days.

Operations

Should you let guests in before opening time?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 25, 2018

No diner wants to be left out in the cold, even if they're early. Advice Guy offers some solutions.

Workforce

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Surprises. Or not.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2018

Unexpected developments abounded in the restaurant business, from a surge in popularity of hurling hatchets to new revelations about how much some restaurants pay.

Financing

A robust 2018 is forecast for franchising

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

The tax law will foster an upswing in spending within franchised restaurants, while a friendlier business climate will have a positive effect on expansion plans, the International Franchise Association says.

Operations

Panera reveals plans for another 'clean' business

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2018

The fast-casual brand is said to be launching a consulting service for other restaurants.

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