Restaurant Business

NYC prohibits restaurants from refusing cash

Places that maintain a no-cash policy will be subject to a $1,000 fine.

Burgerim franchisees pick up the pieces

Hundreds of franchisees lost money betting on the Burgerim brand. Many ended up in bankruptcy. Some lost their homes. These are their stories.

Operations

The Future of the Supply Chain

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

Expect lots of small changes, but there's no magic bullet on the horizon.

Leadership

First Watch hires a chief transformation officer

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2020

Greg Barber joins the daytime-dining chain after nearly a decade with PepsiCo.

Financing

Kona posts 3.9% comp gain under new ownership

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2020

Practices from sister brand STK were transplanted into the holding, with stronger than expected results, according to new parent One Group Hospitality.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association names Marvin Irby interim CEO

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2019

The group’s CFO and chief people officer will also fulfill the CEO’s duties for the NRAEF until a new chief for both bodies is brought aboard.

Consumer Trends

Small but mighty: How sides and apps can boost business

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 06, 2019

More diners are ordering sides, appetizers and small plates at restaurants. See five more trends from this menu part and how operators can leverage them.

Operations