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A look at the good, and bad, menu developments from 2021

 By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2021

Sweet & Sour: The debut column from Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo focuses on the good, the bad and the ugly from the year that was.

Workforce

With the federal vaccine mandate a go, OSHA provides more time to get ready

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2021

Employees will now have until Jan. 10 to provide proof of vaccination, and until Feb. 9 if they opt for testing.

Food

Papa Johns introduces NY Style pizza nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2021

Papa Johns' new crust option gives pizza fans the chance to fold their slice like they do in the Big Apple.

Food

As the year winds down, easy-to-execute, easy-to-eat items steer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2021

Taste Tracker: Grimaldi’s and Papa Johns riff on pizza; new takes on Mexican icons at Taco Cabana and Dickey’s; Jack in the Box and Wings Over spin chicken sandwiches; and winter flavors stand out across the board.

Technology

Why Robert Earl believes TikTok Kitchen is the ideal virtual brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 20, 2021

The concept's ability to adapt to what's viral makes it well-suited for the digital restaurant world, said the co-founder of Virtual Dining Concepts.

Workforce

What’s a union contract look like?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2021

Burgerville, the regional quick-service chain, found out through more than three years of negotiation with the union representing the staffs of five units. Here’s the agreement that was finally approved.

Technology

Tech roundup: The next step for robot delivery might be a small one

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 20, 2021

Presto is the latest company to unveil a short-distance riff on the service. Also, Waitr rebrands as ASAP, Fuku joins Kitchen United and Selena Gomez invests in Gopuff.

Technology

How the pandemic is speeding up tech adoption at BurgerFi

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 20, 2021

The fast casual is experimenting with robots, self-ordering kiosks and more to battle labor pressures facing the industry.

Leadership

Darden CEO Gene Lee is retiring

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2021

The Olive Garden parent's leader of seven years will step down in May, but is expected to remain on as chairman. COO Rick Cardenas will replace him as CEO.

Leadership

Kevin King returns to Donatos, this time as president

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 17, 2021

King worked for the fast-casual pizza chain from 1990 to 2003 and served as vice president of development.

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