Continue to Site >>>

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor

Articles by
Benita Gingerella

Page 8
Food

Consumers' favorite taco joints

Don't expect to find Taco Bell or Chipotle on the list of Foursquare users' most-loved sources of the Tex-Mex staple. But Waffle House is there, along with one-offs in such unexpected locales as Charlotte, N.C. Here are the top 20 joints, along with why they top the rankings.

Recreational marijuana and restaurants—what now?

Getting high on marijuana just for the fun of it is now legal in eight states, with more likely to follow. Here’s a look at some of the business implications for the restaurant business, based on what the laws permit and how the industry fared in Colorado.

Consumer Trends

Where restaurant trendsetters prefer to eat

Hardcore dining-out fans reveal what types of restaurants are catching their fancy. The foodies' preferences might surprise you.

Technology

Restaurant Business tests chain apps

With most chains trying to score valuable real estate on their customers’ phones, the Restaurant Business team took a look at 25 restaurant apps to see what’s working—and what’s not.

Consumer Trends

8 fast casuals doing Greek street food

Take a look at some operations leading the next wave of Greek-inspired fare.

9 key considerations when opening a restaurant

Industry pros offer insight to those taking the leap.

Clean Plate Awards

Tracing the trends from 10 years of Clean Plates

Winning dishes have showcased myriad notable trends, many of which continue to influence the industry today.

Marketing

Restaurants lure diners with Trump-themed LTOs

A variety of Donald Trump-inspired items have been used to draw customer dollars this election season. 

Technology

6 vending machines that have gone high-tech

These gourmet vendors are dispensing more than just snacks.

Technology

Robots invade restaurant operations

These five restaurants have made robots a part of their staff.

Denny’s adopts a pancake guarantee

The chain is assuring customers they won’t be charged if they don’t like the improved version.

7 offbeat ways restaurant kitchens are keeping cool

With summer’s rising temperatures, some restaurants are using unconventional means to beat the heat in the back of house.

  • Page 8