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

Papa John’s hiring 10,000 more workers as demand for pizza continues

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

The company is making a renewed hiring push as sales thrive during the coronavirus pandemic.

States update bar rules, outlawing ‘Cuomo chips’ and other tiny snacks

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2020

A number of operators added super-small offerings to their menus to comply with alcohol-service mandates, but states are clarifying the rules to require more-substantial dishes.

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McDonald’s to require customer face masks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The company is also extending the pause on its dining room openings and adding more protective panels in the restaurants.

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A new pizza spot is opening in Chicago with a Michelin-starred chef in the kitchen

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 24, 2020

Noah Sandoval channels his culinary passion into a fast-casual pizzeria.

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Chipotle’s digital make lines are generating the AUVs of a standalone restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 23, 2020

The digital order prep areas are bringing in $1 million a year on their own per store, giving the fast-casual chain room for menu innovation and more.

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How consumers can dine out more safely

Sponsored content from our partner FedEx Office on Jul. 23, 2020

As restaurants work to reopen safely, minimizing exposure and communicating clearly are key to protecting diners and employees. Here are a few strategies.

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