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Operations

4 issues percolating on the government front for restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2022

Reality Check: And—surprise, surprise—some of them are good news for an industry that’s taken its lumps.

Food

Top menu trends of 2021

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

As America emerged from pandemic restrictions, some 2020 food and drink trends strengthened while new ones gained ground.

Operations

Behind the scenes at the new Kitchen United Mix in NYC

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 03, 2021

The ghost kitchen venue boasts 11 restaurant brands under one roof, allowing customers to combine items from all the menus in one to-go order.

Operations

Maine approves restaurants' reuse of takeout containers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2021

Only packaging designed and manufactured to withstand refilling are permissible.

Operations

California limits restaurants' giveaway of condiments and utensils

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2021

Beginning next June, operators can only provide packets of catsup, sweeteners or disposable forks upon request.

Technology

Glimpse of post-pandemic restaurant tech shows big steps in familiar directions

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2021

FSTEC attendees got a preview of what's next in ghost kitchens, loyalty programs and digital attempts to help with labor.

Operations

Surprise! Your image of ghost kitchens might be wrong

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2021

Day One of the FSTEC technology conference served up a slew of jaw-droppers about current industry issues, from labor to supply chain to virtual concepts and ghost kitchens.

Marketing

Brinker's It's Just Wings is getting a push from 125 college football stars

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2021

The athletes will serve as brand "ambassadors" on college campuses throughout the nation. Through a collaboration with a new app called Yolk, they'll also play games with It's Just Wings customers.

Consumer Trends

How restaurants are connecting with the hybrid workplace

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2021

It’s taking some retooling to feed post-pandemic workers who are no longer in the office every day, but Fooda created a solution.

Operations

Applebee's plans more drive-thrus as sister brand IHOP eyes virtual concepts

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2021

Meanwhile, parent Dine Brands is about to consider "all options to optimize shareholder return."

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