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The top restaurant trends of 2019

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

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

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

Famous Dave’s tests faux meats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2019

The barbecue ribs concept is trying four plant-based dishes that are traditionally made with beef or other animal proteins.

Marketing

3 sleeper trends restaurateurs shouldn’t miss

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2019

Here's what's simmering while the industry is busy summering.

Leadership

CEO Charlie Morrison sees Wingstop at 'an inflection point'

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

The chain's longtime leader foresees changes for a concept that has been careful not to move with every market ripple.

Topics

On the road with a professional eater

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

Madi Butler will spend 50 days this summer traveling from dining destination to dining destination by train, part of an effort to popularize that mode of transportation. Restaurant Business caught up with her during a stop in New York City.

Financing