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Leadership

Longtime Foodservice Packaging Institute leader Lynn Dyer to step down

She will exit the presidency this fall for a corporate job.

Financing

Takeout counters a drop-off in visits at Famous Dave’s

The barbecue chain says to-go comps at company stores rose 6.8%, holding the decline in overall same-store sales to 0.8%. Franchisees' domestic comps rose 0.7%.

Operations

Texas Roadhouse warms to takeout, but delivery’s still out

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2019

The high-flying casual chain said its traffic growth will be fueled by to-go business.

Operations

New generation of eco-friendly packaging to be tried by McDonald’s

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2019

Two “green” stores slated for Canada will feature wood-fiber cup lids that need no straw, along with wooden utensils.

Operations

Olive Garden tries new off-premise moves

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2019

The Darden Restaurants holding is still a no-go on small-order delivery, but its catering program is moving within reach of couples.

Financing

How companies can ride the off-premise wave

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

Technomic’s Melissa Wilson and Fazoli’s CEO Carl Howard join "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the off-premise trend.

Operations

Maine bans polystyrene food containers

By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2019

The state becomes the first in the nation to outlaw the commonly used packages, with Hawaii, the westernmost jurisdiction, also looking at a ban.

Operations

Should restaurants allow guests to bring their own takeout containers?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Mar. 28, 2019

It's good that customers want to be green, as long as it's not jeopardizing safety and sanitation, Advice Guy says.

Financing

Restaurant chains have a dine-in problem

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

Some casual-dining chains and fast-casual restaurants are navigating consumers’ shift to takeout, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Outback tests new off-premise-friendly designs

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2019

The steakhouse chain is looking for a more modern prototype that accommodates tomorrow’s trends.

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