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

How Velvet Taco is getting creative with real estate

Velvet Taco is getting creative with real estate. The growing fast casual is looking at strip malls, former gas stations and shuttered Burger Kings as it quickly adds restaurants.

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Dine-in traffic nears 2019 levels, OpenTable says

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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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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