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Bombshells

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Opening 8th Houston Location

Just in time for pro football’s big game, Bombshells Restaurant & Bar announced “Opening Day” on Thursday, January 30, in southwest Houston, completing the chain’s three-year plan to build bran

Sex-Appeal-Themed Bombshells Opens Third Location

Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. announced the opening of its newest military- and sex-appeal-themed Bombshells sports bar and restaurant in Austin, Texas.

Delivery

A picture of a woman holding a drink while reading a restaurant menu.

Switching to Takeout and Delivery Only? Here are 7 Critical Things to Know

Asian Mint's Nikky Phinyawatana Launches Meal Kit Program

Phat Scooters Donates Delivery Ebikes to Local Restaurants

Restaurant Design

Situated on the 18th floor of a hospital, WoodWind’s location is anything but conventional.

Full-Service Restaurants Find Growth in Nontraditional Venues

The Allure of Japanese Interior Design in American Restaurants

How a Mezzanine Floor Can Benefit Restaurants and Bars

Chain Restaurants

Steak cut up on a plate from STK.

The ONE Group Goes from 4,000 Employees to Under 100

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Feeding Furloughed Hospitality Workers

Red Robin Appoints Anthony Ackil to Board of Directors

Labor and Employee Management

Steak at Morton's The Steakhouse on a white plate.

Landry’s Furloughs 40,000 Employees

Harri Partners with Retailers to Offer Displaced Hospitality Workers Jobs

Tampa Restaurant Datz Selling $20,000 Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey to Help Employees

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Introducing NatureSeal for Fresh-Cut Strawberries

GreenDustries’ PleatPak Helps To-Go Burger Industry

Food Safety

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Why a Takeout-and-Delivery-Only Model Could Save Your Restaurant

RizePoint Offering Free COVID-19 Solution for Foodservice Professionals

HOSPECO’s Complete No-Touch Restroom Fights Surface Germ Spread

Beverage

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Responding to COVID-19: What to Do with Excess Alcohol Inventory

Distilled Spirits Council Working with Congress to Ease Tax Hurdles Hampering Efforts to Produce Hand Sanitizer

New York, Texas Ease Alcohol Delivery Law Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Casual Dining

The Cheesecake Factory slice of cheesecake next to a delivery bag.

The Cheesecake Factory Furloughs 41,000 Workers

Cheesecake Factory Says It Won’t Pay Rent

Pizza Inn Introduces Contactless Buffet To Go for Carryout and Delivery

Menu Innovations

Friendly's Mozzarella sticks.

Friendly’s Focuses on Kids’ Experience as Part of Revamp

S.Y. Kitchen Introduces Stay-at-Home Dinner Options

Eggs Up Grill Unveils Family Breakfast Bundle During COVID-19 Crisis

Finance

Tables outside an empty restaurant.

Bankruptcy Cases Expected to Rise Significantly Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

$2 Trillion Economic Stimulus Plan Passes in Senate

Full-Service Restaurant Sales Drop 74 Percent in Five Days

Technology

Interior of empty restaurant.

How POS Systems are Shaping the Restaurant Industry

OneDine Can Turn Restaurant Parking Lots into Order, Pay, and Pick-Up Venues

Bringg Launches Free Solution to Help Restaurants Immediately Launch Delivery Services

Marketing & Promotions

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Email Marketing During COVID-19: Is Your Brand Still on Autopilot?

Mexican Restaurants Inc. Rolls Out Great American Take-Out Day Deals

DoorDash Launches DoorDash #OpenForDelivery Campaign

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

Yelp: Consumer Interest for Restaurants Down 67 Percent

Fine-Dining Restaurants Adjust to a Brave New World

Franchising

Guests grab pizza at Pizza Inn's buffet.

Pizza Inn Franchisee Association Argues for Control of Ad Funds

Pizza Inn Introduces Multi-Unit Incentive Program to Fuel Growth

Famed Pi Pizzeria Ready to Expand Through Franchising

Chef Profiles

Cafe Rule dessert on a plate.

Small-Town Restaurant Life During the Coronavirus Crisis

Top Chef Masters Winner Floyd Cardoz Dies from COVID-19

José Andrés’ Restaurants Transform into Community Kitchens