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Bob & Edith’s Diner exterior of new opening.

Bob & Edith's Diner Aims to Accelerate Franchise Growth in the Washington D.C. Area

Pancake breakfast at Bob & Edith’s Diner.

51-Year Legacy Inspires Expansion at Bob & Edith’s Diner

Bob & Edith's Diner

Bob & Edith's Diner Opens Fifth Location

Bob & Edith’s Diner, an iconic Washington, D.C.

Marketing & Promotions

Dave & Buster's customers watch sports on TV with drinks in their hands.

Dave & Buster's Enters the World of NFTs

Twin Peaks Announces Fantasy Football Draft Party Package

Twin Peaks adds 'Twin Peaks Light' to Beverage Menu

Restaurant Design

During the more temperate months, restaurants were able to move dining outdoors but blustery weather will require more creativity.

Al Fresco in the Snow? Restaurants Try to Keep Outdoor Dining Alive

Famous Dave's to Open First Line-Service and Drive-Thru Stores in June

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

Delivery

DoorDash, Grubhub File Lawsuit over San Francisco's Permanent Cap on Fees

5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

Food Safety

Carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables on display.

Keeping Your Restaurant Safe and Sanitary with Tech Advancements

Hospeco Brands Group Showcases 'Just Right' VyBlend Synthetic Vinyl Gloves

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Welcome Guests with Upgraded Experience

Technology

Man paying contactless with mobile phone in restaurant.

How Tech Can Help Restaurants Leverage Both On- and Off-Premises Demand

Restaurant Tech Investor Branded Strategic Hospitality Adds 12 Companies to Portfolio

Interface Security Systems Hires Bud Homeyer as EVP, Enterprise Solutions

Finance

Denny's turkey packs.

Denny's Claws Back to Pre-COVID Sales with More 24/7 Operations

BBQ Holdings Completes Acquisition of Village Inn and Bakers Square

Transaction Volumes Continue to Climb for Full-Service Restaurants

Menu Innovations

Cross Valley Farms Apple Pineapple Pico De Gallo.

US Foods' Answer to the Labor Shortage: Product Innovation

Don Pancho Introduces 5 New Flavored Wraps

Sarpino's Pizzeria Partners with Field Roast to Offer Plant-Based Pepperoni

Kitchen Equipment

Glass jars of food.

Exploring the Safest Food Packaging Options

Butterball Farms Unveils New Products

Frontline International Introduces Direct Plumb Oven System

Casual Dining

First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso.

All Eyes on First Watch: Why the Breakfast Leader is Just Getting Started

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown to Debut New Concept Carcara in September

Charlestowne Hotels to Open First Standalone Bar and Restaurant

Chain Restaurants

Cooper Hawk’s

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

Dae Gee Korean BBQ Launches National Franchising Program

Huddle House Signs Four-Unit Deal for Tennessee and North Carolina

Franchising

Twin Peaks Smokestack burger.

Twin Peaks Uses Mountain-Sized Momentum to Create Growth Opportunities

Walk-On's to Open in Hammond, Louisiana

Angry Crab Shack Ready to Ride Momentum Into 2021

Chef Profiles

During the pandemic, Girl & the Goat began shipping menu favorites, like the Goat Empanadas.

Chef Stephanie Izard's Foodservice Empire Keeps Growing

Building a More Inclusive Foodservice Industry with Dilsa Lugo

Jungsik Names Yoonjung Oh New Executive Pastry Chef

Labor and Employee Management

Restaurant employee taking an order.

A Conversation on the Restaurant Labor Shortage

San Francisco Bar Wildhawk Names New Leadership Team

Friendly's Owner Hires Roberto De Angelis as Chief Experience Officer

Consumer Trends

COVID-19 masks.

Are Mask Mandates Back on the Table for Restaurants?

Consumers Big Fans of Ordering Delivery During Summer Games

What’s Next for Independents as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Closes?

Beverage

El Che Specializes in Argentine fare and South American Wines.

Wine Service for Restaurants in a Post-COVID World

Phantom Creek Estates Names Mark Beringer Director of Winemaking

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Teaming with Sierra Nevada on New Summer Brew