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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

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Patricia Cobe

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Consumer Trends

What will bring customers back?

New research provides says customers are relying on government officials to give them the go-ahead to dine out again.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk head chef balances art, science and triathlons to excel in the kitchen

Matt McMillin meets the challenges of restaurant work by constantly pushing his limits.

Operations

Restaurants blow up their business models to thrive post-COVID

Reinvention is the key to recovery for these independent operators.

Food

Value is a strong motivator for consumers’ menu choices

Deals are a draw in both quick service and casual dining, finds Technomic.

Food

A small chain takes on the giants in the QSR chicken sandwich wars

Golden Chick dedicated resources and R&D muscle into differentiating its new offering.

Food

How Chick N Max engages guests with a unique mix of menu, music and community connection

Founder Max Sheets shares the ways the fast casual has built a loyal fan base and kept employees and guests engaged during COVID-19.

Food

Launches of LTOs and new menu items accelerate

The pace of menu development is picking up as stay-at-home orders lift.

Food

Post-pandemic global menu trends on the rise

Foods and beverages emerging in Asia are worth watching.

Workforce

As restaurants reopen, mental health concerns need attention, too

COVID-19 has elevated stress and anxiety levels among owners, employees and customers. Here’s how operators are coping.

Marketing

Restaurants offer to-go packages for Memorial Day and graduation celebrations

Grilling kits, picnic boxes and more are available to kick off the holiday weekend at home.

Operations

Odds are recovery will be slow for the Las Vegas Strip

Reopened neighborhood restaurants are attracting locals, but hotel and casino spots rely on tourism and conventions.

Food

Beverage menus get a refresh in May

As the weather gets warmer, operators are offering new drinkable options to satisfy consumers’ dual desires for health and sweet indulgence.

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