Operations

New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology
Operations

The real James Beard Award stars? Immigrants

Recipients and presenters at Monday’s black-tie ceremony honoring the restaurant industry’s best acknowledged a political climate of “discord, challenge and fear” while celebrating those who brought their food traditions to America.

Operations

Bain Capital confirms plan to buy multi-brand mega franchisee Sizzling Platter

The private-equity firm intends to raise $500 million to fund the deal. Sizzling Platter operates about 750 restaurants, including 450 Little Caesars and seven other brands.

The playful "future ready" new look is modular and ready for just about any location where franchisees want to bring the pretzel-based snack brand.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

Planting the flag as "fast-casual plus," the Dine Brands-owned chain has a new unit scheduled to open next week that will reveal the brand's ongoing evolution with a step closer to full service. Look for more action in the bar.

The sibling family-dining chains are modernizing their food and restaurants as they look to appeal to younger, on-the-go customers.

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, nutrition expert Maggie Gentile of Food Directions takes a closer look at the Make America Healthy Again report and how it could set the stage for public policy likely to impact restaurants.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

It's the second time Jacob Brickelhaupt has faced assault charges. He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife.

Labor costs are expected to continue to rise across the industry. But the fast casual's CEO Jonathan Neman sees room for 1,000 Sweetgreens domestically, tapping technology that he says will help beat competitors on price.

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