Operations

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

Consumers rate which chains are taking COVID safety seriously

New Technomic consumer data shows which restaurants are adhering to social distancing, personal protective equipment and more.

Operations

How Shake Shack went from zero to 60 on curbside pickup

Pre-pandemic, curbside pickup wasn’t even on the burger chain’s radar. Now, it’s one of many ways the brand is reimagining itself.

The measures will take effect on Thursday, with certain qualifications.

Single-use plastic straws would also be prohibited under the measure, which has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Murphy.

Operators in cold-weather cities say demand is high for portable heaters, as they seek to continue outdoor dining for as long as weather and technology will permit.

Eating and drinking places can immediately resume their pre-pandemic operations, including full use of dining rooms.

The convenience store giant is stepping onto restaurant turf, offering a free whole pizza, for delivery or pickup, via its app on Oct. 4.

The pandemic forced Le Bistro Montage to close, but one of its chefs launched Montage ala Cart to carry on the culinary legacy.

Operators who make the commitment are assuring returning customers that the operation is ready for safe on-premise business. 

The pizza chain, known for its support of progressive causes, is encouraging its workers and customers to vote in the Nov. 3 election.

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