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Darden's plan for a rosier Olive Garden

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2014

A revival of the Italian chain is critical to the company’s turnaround. Here are the highlights of the strategy, unveiled to investors last week as they digested some bad financial news.

Consumer Trends

Who is the drive-thru consumer?

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

People from all walks of life drive up to order their food. But some demographic groups are more likely to pull up.

Operations

Dunkin' reveals its format of the future

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2018

Among the features are a special drive-thru service for loyalty program members, along with a new retail area featuring fresh fruit.

Technology

Mobile commerce grabs hold of takeout ordering

By Joann Whitcher on Feb. 06, 2013

Mobile smartphone apps are quickly becoming the go-to platform for ordering takeout. According to a new eMarketer report, “Mobile Fast Food Marketing: How QSRs and Fast Casuals Are Getting Quicker and Faster,” more consumers are making their dining decisions en route via the smartphone.

Financing

A tour of a high-tech, to-go system

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2006

AROS lets the customer choose specific food options and add any special instructions. No staff time is consumed by phone calls or menu questions.

Operations

Smart spending

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2009

The August 2009 NRA expectations Index reported that “45 percent of restaurant operators plan to make a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling in the next six months.” Whether that prediction comes true remains to be seen. But this year’s crop of new products puts the emphasis on helping operators maximize every dollar.

Food

'Lettuce on aisle 9, right by the condoms'

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2012

The formidable Duane Reade drugstore chain is stepping up its challenge to restaurants by including a made-to-order salad station in its latest store.

Technology

Takeout of tomorrow

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 03, 2014

In today’s ordering process, tablets, Bluetooth printers, apps and other advances spell efficiency.

Starbucks to eliminate seats in latest format

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2017

The store, open only to employees, will only fill pick-up orders.

What's luck got to do with it?

By Bill Main on May 22, 1999

The pleasure my partner Barbara gets from dining out—relaxing, being waited on, and experiencing new culinary delights—are often lost on her husband, who prefers to eat at home.

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