Operations

Restaurants may finally be ready for dynamic pricing

As more operations digitize, instant updates to menu prices are becoming possible for the first time. That could help restaurants ease inflation and drive traffic. But will customers be on board?

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Financing

Life is tough for pizza chains right now

The Bottom Line: Major pizza brands like Domino’s, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut are trading share with independents. And fast-casual brands are in decline. The sector has a smaller market, thanks to third-party delivery.

Food

A restaurant's cheese sauce makeover leads to a retail line

Behind the Menu: When the famous cheese fries at Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar were not turning out according to spec, owner Ryan Gamperl created a new product to bring them back up to speed.

Financing

5 lessons from the TGI Fridays bankruptcy

The Bottom Line: The casual-dining chain’s bankruptcy declaration was a long time coming, the latest evidence in what has been a brutal market for sit-down restaurants.