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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Leadership

Bloomin’ Brands adds to its executive leadership team

Outback's parent promotes Mark Graff to senior vice president of business development and financial planning.

Operations

It’s been one heck of a year to be a first-time restaurant owner

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue opened last July, and it’s been a nonstop roller-coaster ride for owner Andrew Darneille ever since.

Food

Could plant-based milks be putting cows out to pasture?

The popularity of milk, yogurt and cheese made from plants is growing, but preferences seem to be age-related, finds a new survey.

Food

How Passavant Community engages senior-living residents with menu innovation and creative connections

General Manager Barbara Ferguson is taking the dining program to the next level with clever ideas and teamwork.

Food

Restaurant menus spotlight summer’s peak flavors

Everything’s peachy at Chick-fil-A and Sweetgreen; Smokey Bones and Wild Wing Cafe fire up the barbecue; Another Broken Egg mixes up fruity cocktails; Jamba and Nekter blend up berries and melon; and more menu news of the week.

Workforce

New summer hiring report sheds light on the labor challenge from the worker’s side

The restaurant industry’s labor shortage is a multifaceted problem, finds Snagajob survey.

Technology

Will virtual brands stick around?

Editors’ Roundtable: Delivery-only concepts are appearing faster than we can write about them. RB’s editors discuss whether this concept is here to stay.

Workforce

It’s tougher than ever to find summer help

Restaurants that rely on seasonal workers are scrambling to fill jobs. In the meantime, they’re trying different tactics to make up for the labor gap.

Food

DoorDash reveals the top food trends of 2021

Post-pandemic optimism is reflected in the delivery orders Americans placed in the first half of the year.

Food

Top takeaways from Piada’s top chef

Lessons learned throughout his culinary journey differentiate Matt Harding’s management style and menu mindset.

Food

Summertime specials heat up as the temperature rises

Mooyah’s celebrates campfires and s’mores; strawberries are the pick at Wendy’s and Peet’s; Krispy Kreme launches a lemonade collection; and ice cream and seafood trend on menus.

Operations

Fresh ideas positioned Smashburger for growth during the pandemic

The fast casual’s digital enhancements, marketing and hiring strategies and new design contributed to its success. And the launch of a crispy chicken sandwich didn’t hurt.

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