operations

Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 03, 2023

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

Emerging Brands

5 huge restaurant chain trends

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2023

Here are the types of concepts that restaurant entrepreneurs and investors are betting will be big in the next few years.

Operations

Good to Go, the fast-casual incubator supported by the James Beard Foundation, hosts its first concept

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2023

Chef Jared Howard won the opportunity to test-launch HoneyBunny Chicken and Biscuits for six months inside NYC’s Market 57 food hall.

Marketing

Calif. is poised to OK Amsterdam-style weed cafes

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

Dispensaries would be allowed to sell foods and beverages for on-site consumption, and feature live entertainment, under a bill heading for Gov. Newsom's signature. It also allows pot users to light up on-premise.

Technology

Don't give computers the keys to your restaurant, FSTEC attendees are warned

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2023

During a Technomic report on the state of technology, attendees were advised to factor human intervention into their contingency plans.

Financing

Inside the chaotic world of the owner of Boston Market

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

Jay Pandya has long portrayed himself as a “business tycoon,” with restaurant and real estate holdings along the East Coast, before he bought Boston Market and Corner Bakery. But that history is filled with lawsuits, unpaid bills and allegations that he bilked investors.

Technology

NFL Programming Through a Single Provider

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS℠ on Sep. 07, 2023

Premium, live sports content in bars and restaurants is a huge draw—guests gather to watch their favorite teams play and order snacks, drinks and meals during their often multi-hour visits. In short, it’s a huge opportunity for operators, and having a reliable provider is key.

Technology

How big restaurant chains are using artificial intelligence

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 31, 2023

Brands like Chipotle, Starbucks and Domino's are leaning on AI to do things like predict traffic, set prices and bake pizzas before they're even ordered.

Operations