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6 pre-pandemic storylines you might have forgotten about

A lot happened in the restaurant industry in the months before COVID-19 hit. Here's a look back.

The pandemic spurs 2020’s operating trends

Forced to change how they do business, restaurant operators turned to ghost kitchens, virtual brands, drive-thrus and more.

Consumer Trends

Call for Submissions is Now Open for the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show FABI Awards

Sponsored content from our partner National Restaurant Association Show on Nov. 19, 2020

Food and beverage product innovators are invited to submit applications to be honored as developing the year’s most delicious products

Emerging Brands

What’s trending in the Future 50?

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 08, 2020

Here are 10 currents arising from this year’s list.

Operations

The top restaurant trends of 2019

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 20, 2019

RB editors weigh in on the year's defining traits.

Consumer Trends

Designing for delivery: How working with third-party delivery platforms helps restaurants enjoy off-premise success

Sponsored content from our partner Uber Eats on Nov. 19, 2019

Third-party delivery platforms are well-positioned with ample delivery partners and robust marketing strategies to help restaurants get set up for success.

Consumer Trends

Cheese enhances plant-centric cuisine

Sponsored content from our partner Saputo Foodservice on Nov. 18, 2019

Consumers are becoming more health conscious as they seek food with health benefits of plant-centric dishes, concentrating on protein and flavor of foods.

Food