Operations

A glimpse into the restaurant kitchen of the future

Kitchens are becoming smaller and more streamlined as restaurants increasingly look for ways to reduce costs and optimize their operations for on- and off-premises dining. Here’s a look at how restaurant footprints are changing to give operators a competitive advantage.

This post is sponsored by Campbell's Foodservice

Multimedia

Exclusive Content

Financing

Fat Brands, MTY and the limits of restaurant chain consolidation

The Bottom Line: The two companies have spent years amassing large collections of mostly underperforming restaurant chains. The results have been predictable.

Food

Cooper's Hawk elevates its Life Balance menu by amping up flavor and craveability

Behind the Menu: Chef Matt McMillin tweaked four entrees with ingredients that boost taste and richness without changing their healthy profiles. Plus low-alcohol, lower-calorie wines are now available for pairing.

Financing

Putting Subway's restaurant closures into context

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich giant has closed 7,600 locations since 2015, more than any other U.S. chain in history, and about the same number of restaurants that Taco Bell currently operates.

Trending