Chick-fil-A

Operations

Fryer questions and answers

A fryer represents a major investment for any foodservice operation. But with the huge variety of sizes, features and options available, choosing the right one can be daunting. Here are the questions to ask before you buy.

Operations

Kitchen equipment trends

Attendees at this month’s NAFEM Show in Orlando will be confronted with the usual mind-boggling array of equipment, everything from mammoth, industrial-strength dishwashers down to pocket-sized meat thermometers. The single unifying factor—maximized performance that justifies the expense of new equipment.

Napkins, cups and utensils are line iteems on the P&L, and when control is put into guests’ hands, losses escalate.

What takes a notion from “that’s cool” to a smart, business-forward point of differentiation? We present 50 of the greatest on-trend ideas we’ve collected.

The packaged family meals are being tested in three cities.

This year's honorees represent a wide range of culinary styles and backgrounds. The awards, sponsored by distributor group Pro*Act LLC, honor chefs and their...

St. Patrick's Day is getting a lot of play on menus across the country, as restaurants vie for customers who are into celebrating the holiday. Some are tinting food and drinks green, while others are serving up traditional and modern takes on Irish dishes.

The fried-chicken chain’s share price jumps more than 40 percent as the company looks to future growth.

Beyond a carton of crayons and toys, operators have found new ways to provide contemporary family-friendly atmospheres through research, design and partnerships.

During a summer of extremes, what else could we expect but a week of restaurant mosts and leasts? Here's a sampling.

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