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Why Smokey Bones revamped its virtual burger brand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 06, 2021

It's hoping the new-look Burger Experience will stand out with simpler builds and a lower price point.

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Marriott tests replacing the breakfast buffet with vending machines

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2021

The lodging giant’s Fairfield Inns brand is providing hot breakfast sandwiches and an array of cold a.m. standards via kiosks, with snacks and beverages offered throughout the day.

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Famous Dave's test-drives a slew of potential growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2021

The experiments come as the barbecue chain and sister concept Granite City are finding traction with dual branding, ghost kitchens and new service models.

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Dine-in traffic nears 2019 levels, OpenTable says

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 06, 2021

The reservation platform is launching new tools to help guests navigate dining out as they return to restaurants.

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California set to drop restaurant restrictions on June 15

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2021

A face mask requirement will remain in place, but the state will otherwise resume "business as usual," according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Dave & Buster's is betting on sports gambling and virtual brands

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2021

The food and games chain aired a long list of planned initiatives it hopes will spur its comeback from a difficult pandemic.

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How a virtual brand turned a Chicago brunch spot into a bagel concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 01, 2021

Through the pandemic, Baker Miller discovered an untapped demand for bagels in its area, and is now hoping to grow the concept.

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How beef prices are trending in 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2021

After nearly a year of unpredictable supply and erratic costs, what’s in store for operators now?

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Muscle Maker Grill acquires meal prep company Superfit Foods

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 30, 2021

The fast casual is expanding its reach into nontraditional channels with the acquisition.

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How to reduce restaurant expenses

Sponsored content from our partner Restaurant Technologies on Mar. 30, 2021

Every restaurant has special ways of controlling costs, and applying them may help protect margins until those brighter days of increased capacity finally arrive.*

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