Operations
3 trends gaining ground in November
As the weather turns colder, chains are tapping into diners’ desire for piping-hot comfort foods, while still keeping an eye on health.
Food
McDonald's is making a huge change to its Happy Meals
The chain is removing cheeseburgers from the meals as part of a bid to make them more nutritious.
As concepts fight for a foothold in the crowded restaurant industry, determination to be on the cutting edge drives many decisions. These 10 groundbreakers all pushed the envelope during the last 12 months in terms of both design and operation, bending traditions and blurring lines within their typical space to set new directions.