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The Restaurant of the Future 3.0: Eight Drivers of Change in a ‘New Normal’

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The Restaurant of the Future 2.0: Off-Premises, Simplification, and the Evolution of Dine-In

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Simplification in the COVID-19 Era: What it Means for Restaurants and Suppliers

Tim Hand and Bruce Reinstein

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What the Restaurant of the Future Will Look Like After COVID-19

The restaurant of the future will be quite different.

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COVID-19 for Restaurants: What’s Working and What Will Become Part of the New Normal

Change is upon us. Innovation, creativity, and reinvention describe how operators are reacting to the COVID-19 crisis.

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10 Reasons Why Curbside Pickup is the Next Big Thing

Curbside has become the new drive-through.

Restaurant Design

In miami, Bakan’s existing indoor-outdoor bar proved a winning design element during the pandemic.

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

The Restaurant of the Future 3.0: Eight Drivers of Change in a ‘New Normal’

The Restaurant of the Future 2.0: Off-Premises, Simplification, and the Evolution of Dine-In

Technology

Guest orders food on a mobile device from Eureka.

Eureka Creates an End-to-End Contactless Dining Experience

BentoBox Launches Catering and Events Capabilities to Aid Restaurants During Holidays

Lunchbox Announces Closing of its $20 Million Series-A Round

Beverage

In addition to ready-made drinks, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants are also selling cocktail kits.

Will Relaxed Alcohol Regulations Stick Around After COVID-19?

Ledo Pizza Introduces New Collaboration Beer: Gypsy Lager

Budweiser Commits to Nationwide Scholarship Program for Black Students to Enter Brewing Industry

Labor and Employee Management

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Rehiring Your Workforce with a Lean HR Team? Consider Automation

Condado Tacos Names Scott Shotter President

Denny’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Go Back Decades

Kitchen Equipment

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How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Red Gold’s New Pull-Top Ramekin Helps Portion Control Ketchup

Hand IQ Introduces World’s First Smart Hand Hygiene Assistant

Finance

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Denny’s Seeks a Return to its Late-Night Prowess

Bankrupt HopCat Parent Bought for $17.5 Million

COVID-19 Sends Studio Movie Grill Into Bankruptcy

Food Safety

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4 Overlooked Spots Restaurants Need to Clean

Something You Probably Didn't Consider with Ghost Kitchens

Gluten Intolerance Group Rebrands Gluten-free Restaurant and Foodservice Safety Program

Marketing & Promotions

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The Trust Economy, and the Future of Restaurant Marketing

California Pizza Kitchen Rolls Out Plant-Based BBQ Chicken Pizza

Cracker Barrel Giving Away Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on Veterans Day

Franchising

How East Coast’s Relationship with Franchisees Sparked a Turnaround

Woody’s Bar-B-Q Names Roger Flynn Director of Franchise Development

Grumpy’s Opens First Franchise Location in Middleburg, Florida

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cheatham

Nominations Now Open for FSR’s Rising Stars

Nina Compton's Compère Lapin to Reopen November 11

Meg Bickford Named Executive Chef at NOLA Icon Commander’s Palace

Casual Dining

An 11.5-inch long Giant Chicken Parmigiana is part of Olive Garden's new Giant Italian Classics menu.

Pandemic Report: Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse Have the Most Satisfied Guests

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill to to Open in Lee’s Summit

BJ’s Unveils Halloween Deals

Chain Restaurants

Thanksgiving dinner spread from Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Says Sardar Biglari Lacks Credibility

Huddle House Introduces Topped Waffles, Brings Back Prime Rib Tips Dinner

Snooze to Open in Charlotte’s South End Neighborhood

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

Chicago Closes Indoor Dining as COVID Spikes Across the State

No Matter What Side You’re On, the 2020 Presidential Election Matters for Restaurants

Delivery

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NYC, L.A Extend Third-Party Delivery Fee Caps

Thanx Lobbies Mayors to Make Delivery Fee Caps Permanent

Chef Daniel Boulud Expands Delivery Concept Nationwide with Goldbelly

Menu Innovations

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How to Source Quality Gluten-Free Ingredients

Slater’s 50/50's Famed Thanksgiving Burger Available All November

US Foods Releases Special Holiday Scoop Product Lineup