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The future of restaurants? Brace for competition

Lines continue to blur between restaurants, convenience stores and grocery, said the panelists at Sunday’s Signature session of the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show.

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What’s the best state in which to operate an independent restaurant?

A new study of local restaurant transactions reveals which tiny state is big for indies.

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Survey reveals operators’ pain points

By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2019

Restaurant decision-makers cite today’s top business challenges.

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How Trump’s trade war with China could sting restaurants

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2019

Operators are keeping an eye on food costs and the possible effects on consumer spending.

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Del Frisco’s to lay off up to 15% of its administrative staff

By Heather Lalley on May 17, 2019

The restaurant company, which operates the Double Eagle steakhouse chain and other concepts, expects the move to save it $3 million this year.

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Can empty wells in a steam table be left uncovered?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 16, 2019

In this case, just because you can leave an empty well open doesn't mean you should, Advice Guy says.

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5 political developments restaurants should be watching

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2019

A handful of state and local proposals could build into major causes for celebration--or concern.

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Legal Sea Foods’ new problem-solving philosophy brings a sea change

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2019

With inspiration from an unlikely source, operations have changed significantly inside the kitchens of Legal Sea Foods, the high-volume polished-casual operation concentrated along the East Coast. 

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Navigating the tricky world of charitable giving

By Julianne Pepitone on May 13, 2019

How restaurant operators can make charity an important part of the business without allowing it to take over.

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Restaurants feel the heat over CBD-infused menu items

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2019

The federal government has promised to provide some clarity, but restaurants likely run a risk in the meantime if they use the cannabis derivative as an ingredient.