Food

Restaurant catering is back, but it looks different post-COVID

The pandemic put the kibosh on office and social catering, but pivots made back then are strengthening the business today.
Through Relish, office employees can order a catered lunch from the restaurant of their choice. | All photos on this page courtesy of the brands.

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Another thing for restaurants to consider: A GLP-1 pill

The Bottom Line: The drugmaker Eli Lilly this week said that tests of its GLP-1 pill could work just as well as injectable drugs like Ozempic. That could be huge, for the medication and for restaurants.

Technology

The tech buzz at RLC was all about personalization

Tech Check: Restaurants clearly want to make their digital customers feel seen, judging by conversations at the Restaurant Leadership Conference this week. It’s what consumers say they want, too, but will it work?

Financing

The rise, fall and (possible) rebirth of Hooters

America’s first breastaurant chain started as a joke and then became a juggernaut. Now, forced into bankruptcy by debt, inflation and some questionable decisions, it is hoping for a second chance, back where it all began.