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Famous Dave’s downsizes in a new tech-studded prototype

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2019

The store is less than half the size of a traditional unit, with an emphasis on the bar and off-premise business.

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The top restaurant trends of 2019

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 20, 2019

RB editors weigh in on the year's defining traits.

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Did delivery drive Granite City into bankruptcy?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2019

Or was consumers’ abandonment of shopping malls the culprit? Add in heightened competition and you have the perfect storm that tripped up the brand, the chain’s leadership says.

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Chipotle tests new store design to keep up with exploding digital sales

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

A walk-up window and order pickup cubbies are among the features of the chain’s new prototype, with the goal of reducing friction for customers and delivery drivers.

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N.Y. plans to ban polystyrene restaurant containers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2019

The law would also eliminate the use of foam-type drink cups as of 2022.

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LA’s restaurant-retail hybrid The Manufactory closes after less than a year

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 17, 2019

The massive operation, which was a partnership between Tartine Bakery’s founders and chef Chris Bianco, included two restaurants, a bakery and a coffee roastery.

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The restaurant industry’s top news developments of 2019

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2019

Here's a look back at the events that shaped the business, possibly for years to come.

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Instilling a sense of urgency in prep staff

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Dec. 12, 2019

It is hard to teach an employee to move faster without sacrificing quality or accuracy, but there are a few strategies worth trying, Advice Guy says.

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Dave & Buster’s looks to unit and menu upgrades as sales continue to fall

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 11, 2019

The eatertainment chain reported a same-store sales drop of 4.1% for Q3.

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Coolgreens to sell grab-and-go items via ‘smart fridges’

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 10, 2019

The touch screen-enabled refrigerators from the fast-casual chain are slated to launch early next year in offices, airports, college campuses and more.

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