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

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

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.

Financing

As takeout sales boom, fast-casual pizza turns to bigger pies

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2019

Blaze Pizza is the latest to test larger pizzas as it focuses more intently on delivery sales—pitting the chains directly against traditional players.

Financing

Where does Chipotle grow from here?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2019

With 2,500 locations, the company says it still has thousands of markets to add new restaurants.

Operations

How restaurants should adapt to rising takeout demand

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2019

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Kitchen United’s Atul Sood, who discusses how his company takes off-premise sales off premise.