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Restaurant Business

Topics

Blaze Pizza cuts the carbs

Blaze Pizza's newest pies feature keto-friendly crusts and plant-forward toppings.

Leadership

Elka Gilmore, a warrior for equality in restaurant kitchens, dies at age 59

Thirty years ago, when women were often limited to front-of-house jobs, the San Francisco chef challenged the industry’s entrenched thinking.

Emerging Brands

Don Pablo’s, Farrell’s call it quits

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

The once-promising chains have shuttered their last units.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50: graduates + up-and-comers

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 01, 2019

These are the brands that have moved beyond the emerging chain ranking, along with those poised to make the list next year.

Workforce

Chefs' organization updates its apprenticeship program

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2019

The ACF is adding online instruction to counter geographic challenges to apprenticing. The move promises to draw more aspiring back-of-house professionals.

Beverage

Nostalgia comes to the drinks menu

By Maggie Hennessy on Jun. 07, 2019

Beverage LTOs are becoming more ubiquitous, but it might not always make sense for an operator jump on a flavor trend.

Leadership

Tijuana Flats taps 35-year chain veteran for CEO post

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2019

The appointment is part of a realignment of top management at the regional fast-casual brand.

Food

Technomic: Consumers crave grilled menu items in summer

By Patricia Cobe on May 29, 2019

Restaurants jump on the seasonal grilling trend in step with consumers’ cravings.

Food

What to eat on the Show floor: Plant-based edition

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2019

Plant-based foods are going from niche to mainstream, as evidenced by their commanding presence on the floor of the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show.

Food

9 new items freshening up spring menus

By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2019

Menu launches are showcasing seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.