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

Colorado bans polystyrene restaurant packaging

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2021

The law takes effect in 2022, but restaurants have a grace period in which to use up their inventories.

Portillo’s plans to open a restaurant without a dining room

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 07, 2021

The new prototype, slated to open this winter in Joliet, Ill., will be the fast casual’s first to feature a triple drive-thru as it seeks to capitalize on demand for delivery and pickup orders.

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Restaurants are recovering, but worried about food costs and labor

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2021

Nearly a quarter say they're doing well financially, and 90% believe they'll be there in a year, according to a new report from Quadrant Strategies.

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Hotel business still way down in major U.S. cities

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2021

21 of top 25 hotel markets in depression or recession, reports the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

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Buffalo Wild Wings' parent names John Varughese international COO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2021

The former SVP of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will have responsibility for the field operations of all of Inspire Brands' holdings.

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Los Angeles wants all restaurant customers and staffs to mask up again

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2021

Authorities say they're trying to tamp down the spread of the Delta coronavirus before it morphs into a vaccine-resistant form.

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Make outdoor dining a hit, even post-pandemic

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS℠ on Jun. 29, 2021

Check out these ways to increase the appeal of outdoor dining in a post-pandemic world.

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Hatco Corporation Announces Licensing Agreement with Minnow

Sponsored content from our partner Hatco on Jun. 28, 2021

These NEW MMP-8I Minnow Pods create an innovative frictionless solution for foodservice operations seeking to improve their carryout and delivery operations.

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