Operations

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

Wingstop posts 12.3% same-store sales growth for Q3

The sales increase comes despite a nearly 23% jump in wing prices.

Operations

A glimpse into the restaurant kitchen of the future

Here’s a look at how restaurant footprints are changing to give operators a competitive advantage.

The growth of the delivery market shows a demand for easy meals that go beyond fast food. Restaurants can build rapport with diners, resulting in more orders.

When refurbishing a brand, careful attention is paid to maintaining food quality, flavor and plate appearance. Changes were researched and blind taste-tested.

With a potential recession looming, Technomic looks ahead at the challenges and opportunities awaiting operators next year.

The venture was one of several sales-boosting initiatives outlined by the casual chain after posting a slip in comps and profits for Q3. Also on tap: Tableside ordering via cell phone.

Friendly’s, Red Robin plan more closings of underperforming units.

The chain is pivoting its real estate strategy to double down on its order-head Chipotlanes.

The chain is also testing plant-based sausage as it works with Zume on more sustainable packaging.

Restaurant operations of all types and sizes are suddenly embracing the facilities, which are diversifying and customizing to address past shortcomings.

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