Operations

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

Denny’s sells 6 more company-owned stores to franchisees

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2019

The family-dining chain reports same-store sales growth of 1.3% for Q1.

CDC confirms 2 sources of E. coli contamination, says more to come

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2019

Suppliers have voluntarily recalled 83 tons of ground beef, but tests show not all 177 victims consumed meat from those providers.

Operations

5 ways to boost customers’ summer dining experience

Sponsored content from our partner GOJO Industries, the inventors of the PURELL brand on Apr. 26, 2019

Here are five ways restaurant operators can boost customers’ summer dining experience—and increase sales.

Operations

Boosting consumer perception of restaurant cleanliness

Sponsored content from our partner GOJO Industries, the inventors of the PURELL brand on Apr. 26, 2019

As diners look for top-notch service, learn more about how to stay competitive.

Operations

BJ’s sees an edge in ops revamps

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 26, 2019

The 204-unit casual chain intends to complete an overhaul of all its kitchens by the end of the quarter, while tweaking its delivery and takeout procedures and pushing into catering.

Operations

What’s Starbucks doing to solve its traffic problem?

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 26, 2019

The coffee giant reports another quarter of same-store sales growth, but it’s largely based on higher average tickets.

Operations

Focus on ops yields a strong quarter for Outback’s parent

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 26, 2019

Bloomin’ Brands cited a $50 million investment in kitchen and service enhancements as a key factor behind the positive Q1 comps for all four of its brands.

Operations