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Marketing

Restaurants are pushing gift card sales, but consumers are slower to respond

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

Topics

Bonchon plans new formats, a relocation to Dallas

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2020

Fast-casual and to-go-only prototypes are under development, the Korean-chicken chain says.

Consumer Trends

Call for Submissions is Now Open for the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show FABI Awards

Nov. 19, 2020

Food and beverage product innovators are invited to submit applications to be honored as developing the year’s most delicious products

Financing

Earnings roundup: Red Robin, Cracker Barrel, J. Alexander’s, Chuy’s, Marriott

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2020

Here’s a snapshot of how those operations fared during Q3, along with a look at how they intend to improve their performance.

Leadership

Outback’s parent is ready with its next concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2020

Bloomin' Brands plans to begin the expansion of Aussie Grill next year, while also stepping up its test of its virtual chicken brand.

Workforce

Noodles boosts its benefits package

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

The fast-casual chain has added free mental health counseling, paternity leave and more to its latest suite of benefits.

Financing

Walk-On's gets an investment from Slim Chickens backer

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2020

The funds from 10 Point Capital will be used to accelerate expansion.

Operations

From the editor: Introducing our newest podcast, RB Daily

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2020

The weekday podcast, from the editors of Restaurant Business, is a rundown of the day’s most important stories.

Financing

Blue Star Donuts declares bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 31, 2020

The Portland, Ore.-based gourmet doughnut concept shut down its eight locations amid the pandemic and is working on developing a wholesale operation, according to the filing.

Consumer Trends

Improve on- and off-premise service with contactless order pickup

Sponsored content from our partner Apex Order Pickup Solutions on Jul. 24, 2020

In recent months, off-premise dining has become the predominant way—if not the only way—that many restaurants have been fulfilling orders.

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