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Consumer Trends

Food trucks go into overdrive around the globe

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 19, 2021

Restaurant chains in other parts of the world are taking their food on the road.

Operations

Beef ‘O’Brady’s creates new branding and packaging for its to-go business

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 17, 2021

“Beef's on Demand” launches to feed the growing desire for takeout and delivery.

Operations

BJ's Restaurants ramps up its 'beer club' and development of a virtual concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2021

The beer subscription will be expanded to all of California, while management gauges the feasibility of a secondary brand called Slow Roast.

Operations

Keep your eyes on the road for breakthroughs in dashboard dining

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2021

After a year when in-car eating soared across all restaurant segments, automakers are taking mobile settings to new heights. Literally.

Food

IHOP adds burritos and bowls to expand off-premise and all-day options

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2021

The new line includes six items in popular, portable formats that fit the to-go trend.

Operations

Cheesecake Factory finds outdoor service nearly matches dine-in volumes

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2020

It's also held onto 90% of to-go sales at locations that have re-opened dining rooms.

Operations

How the pandemic will change the way restaurants are built

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 01, 2020

Operators across segments are planning smaller locations optimized for off-premise as consumer habits change rapidly.

Operations

Outback gets a $21K pop from dining-room reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2020

Sales for the Bloomin’ brand have climbed to within 13.6% of 2019 levels.

Operations

Texas restaurants find reopened dining rooms are no silver bullet

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 08, 2020

Operators' assessments of the returning business are mixed.

Operations

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils a delivery and takeout riff called Go

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2020

The new format, featuring a limited menu and sparse seating, will make its debut this week.

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