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Research

AT Superchefs, the eggs benedict is anchored by a pair of deep-fried cheese grit cakes.

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Chef Profiles

Chef Darnell Ferguson Hits the Big Time

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Expert Takes

6 of the Hottest Trends in Bakeries

Buffalo Wild Wings Boneless Bar Pizza.

Buffalo Wild Wings Gets into the Pizza Business

The menu innovation is priced at $9.99, appealing to the value-conscious consumer during historic inflation.

Flooding outdoors at a restaurant.

Tips on Preventing Water Damage at Your Restaurant

restaurant picnic table.

There’s Still Time to Cash in on the Employee Retention Tax Credit

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How AI Can Help Restaurants Reduce Costs, Fight Inflation

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Sponsored Content

How to Serve Wings 50 Percent Faster, Even with Reduced Staff

Wayne-Sanderson Farms chicken wings

Engage More Customers With Plant-Based Toppings

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Menuing Authentic Pit-Smoked Meats Is Easier Than Operators May Believe

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Employees Want to Decide When They’ll Get Paid

Restaurant workers

Ranking America's Biggest Full-Service Restaurant Chains

Within the FSR 50, these are the largest publicly traded restaurant chains.

Una Pizza Napoletana.

The Top 50 Pizzerias in America

REESE’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.

The 26 Casual Chains Earning the Most Money Per Restaurant

Urban Farmer steak cut rare.

10 of America’s Most Powerful Restaurant Groups

Assembly at RCC food hall.

What Will Food Halls Look Like After the Pandemic?

COVID-19 disrupted the category and then forced it to change. What remains? A segment with no shortage of potential.

Wings and Rings

Wings and Rings Brings Robotics Into the Kitchen

Clark Crew BBQ brisket with sauce being poured on it.

The Greene Turtle Wants to Empower Founders in New Holding Group

People playing pickleball at Smash Park.

Pickleball-Themed Smash Park Takes Social Entertainment to Next Level

Special Reports

Paola Velez

FSR's Rising Restaurant Stars: These 29 Innovators Dared the Impossible in 2020

Buyers Guide

The 2022 Restaurant Buyer’s Guide

True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone.

Introducing NextGen Casual: The Future of Full-Service Restaurants

Cooper Hawk’s

The FSR Growth 23: These Restaurants Defied the Pandemic Odds in 2020

Beverage

Far from a one-trick pony, tequila is finding its way into a number of cocktails at restaurants like Añejo.

Tequila Gets its Shot with Mixologists and Customers Alike

North Italia Rolls Out 'Summer Sips' Program with Unique Cocktails

iPourIt Names Christopher Braun CEO

Chain Restaurants

Applebee’s Quesadilla burger

CPK Cofounder to Open Two New ROCA Stores

Eggs Up Grill Signs Largest Development Agreement in Brand History

Chef Profiles

AT Superchefs, the eggs benedict is anchored by a pair of deep-fried cheese grit cakes.

Chef Darnell Ferguson Hits the Big Time

Chefs Tony and Jessica Nguyen to Open Modern Asian Restaurant on August 18 in St. Louis

Kimpton Pittman Hotel Names Ben Smallman Executive Chef

Casual Dining

Black Angus customers.

Black Angus Strikes Right Balance of Heritage and Modernization

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants' Ocean Prime to Enter Las Vegas

Smokey Bones Launching All You Can Eat Wings on August 16

Technology

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How AI Can Help Restaurants Reduce Costs, Fight Inflation

Upcoming Concept Your 3rd Spot Unveils New Mobile App

Lettuce Entertain You Adds DoorDash's Online Ordering Platform

Marketing & Promotions

Young girl typing message on her smartphone in the restaurant garden.

How Restaurants Can Use Incentive Marketing to Inspire Engagement

O'Charley's Offering 17 Percent Discount on Online Orders

Stealth Health Releases New TiDBiTS Candy

Finance

restaurant picnic table.

There’s Still Time to Cash in on the Employee Retention Tax Credit

First Watch Continues to Set Itself Apart

Applebee's COVID Confidence Isn't Wavering

Consumer Trends

BOCADO Bar + Diner interior.

Scammers Try to Extort Restaurants with Negative Google Reviews

What Will Food Halls Look Like After the Pandemic?

Los Angeles Likely to See New Mask Mandates

Delivery

An exterior view of Kitchen United.

Off-Premises Operator Kitchen United Raises $100 Million

The ONE Group Hospitality Opens Ghost Kitchen in Austin

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Launches Flybuy Pickup Systemwide

Food Safety

Kitchen equipment.

Protecting Your Restaurant From a Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Tranzonic Expands Contract Converting Services for Dry and Presaturated Wipes

Is Your Ghost Kitchen Following Proper Safety Protocols?

Franchising

MTY Food Group to Buy Famous Dave's Parent for $200M

Ford's Garage Looks to Grow in Tennessee

Twin Peaks Seeks Growth in More International Markets

Menu Innovations

Woman kneading flour in kitchen, closeup.

6 of the Hottest Trends in Bakeries

Veggies Made Great Releases New Stuffed Cauliflower Bites

Ferraro's to Offer Dishes from Calabria Region of Italy in September

Labor & Employees

Asian man staff taking order from the customer in coffee shop.

Restaurants Must Take These Actions to Retain Workers

Sonny's BBQ Promotes Billy Brewer to COO

Mandolin in Raleigh, North Carolina, Names Dylan Shook Chef de Cuisine

Kitchen Equipment

Restaurant kitchen.

How to Diagnose Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers at Your Restaurant

Unified Brands Rolls Out SmartSteam Pro Boilerless Steamer

86 Repairs Releases Annual Report of Repairs and Maintenance Insights

Restaurant Design

Metro Diner catering food and a bag.

Metro Diner Turns to Quick Service as Off-Premises Rises

RealFood Promotes Two Design Team Members

Philadelphia's Elwood Restaurant Completes Outdoor Patio