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Financing

Earnings roundup: Sysco sees industry growth slowing, Marriott says vacation travel is back

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Both companies say market conditions are complicated by the particulars.

Marketing

Restaurant trends we're rooting against in 2023

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 15, 2022

The metaverse, pumpkin spice and product shortages are a few of the items on our naughty list this year.

Consumer Trends

The forecast looks sunny for a strong summer dining-out season

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2022

Data from Amex Trendex shows that consumers are eager to visit restaurants in the next few months.

Operations

This year's National Restaurant Association Show aims for a harder business focus

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2022

The emphasis will be on practicality, right down to the cooking demos and social events, according to the event's planners.

Consumer Trends

New research shows travel is set for a rebound

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2022

Two separate studies show tourists and business travelers are getting back on the road at nearly pre-pandemic levels.

Food

How to innovate the menu by amplifying and enhancing 2021 trends in 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 16, 2021

Graham Humphreys and Nikki Friehofer of The Culinary Edge dish on what operators can expect in the year ahead and how to take action.

Technology

3 best practices for online ordering

Sponsored content from our partner DoorDash on Dec. 15, 2021

Many restaurant operators were forced to implement online ordering solutions on the fly during the pandemic, and now, they are rethinking how to optimize these services for the future. In this environment, having the right systems in place to gather and fulfill online orders is critical. Operators can follow these three tips to ensure they are getting the most sales and profitability out of their online ordering systems.

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