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Top 3 ways to save on restaurant business insurance without skimping on coverage

An extra-large pizza is great—until your insurance broker joins the table. Add unnecessary coverages and multiple insurance providers to the order, and the hungry middleman has taken a 20% slice out o...

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Independent restaurants feel the squeeze of an Impossible Burger shortage

The meatless burgers have been a consumer hit for many, so much so that the company can’t keep up with demand.

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Del Frisco’s stock tumbles after falling short of Q1 expectations

By Heather Lalley on May 07, 2019

The restaurant company, which operates the Double Eagle steakhouse chain and other concepts, is still conducting a strategic review with an eye toward a possible sale.

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Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana hope catering and delivery will lift falling sales

By Heather Lalley on May 07, 2019

Both brands are amplifying their catering offerings, and Pollo Tropical has opened a virtual kitchen.

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6 inspiring quotes from the 2019 James Beard Award winners

By Benita Gingerella on May 07, 2019

The winners shared their thoughts on inclusivity and diversity in the restaurant world.

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Bartender arrested for selling drinks to mass-shooting culprit

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2019

Authorities say the server should have known the murderer was intoxicated, if not mentally unstable.

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Philadelphia’s Zahav named Best Restaurant at 2019 James Beard Foundation Awards

By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2019

The awards, presented since 1990, celebrate excellence in food, drink, service, restaurant design and more.

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6 easy ways to jump-start a catering program

By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2019

Catering is growing 6% year over year, according to Technomic data, but many operators are not taking advantage of its popularity.

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Maine bans polystyrene food containers

By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2019

The state becomes the first in the nation to outlaw the commonly used packages, with Hawaii, the westernmost jurisdiction, also looking at a ban.

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El Pollo Loco shrinks its menu 20% to simplify operations

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2019

The chicken chain’s traffic fell 3.1% in Q1, but its CEO says menu simplification is not to blame.