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Chicago's Francesca's Looks Long-Term

Technology

QR code on a table.

How Contactless Tech is Serving Up a New Future for Restaurateurs

Perfect Company Raises $6 million in Series A Funding

Rewards Network Partners with Womply on PPP Applications for Restaurants

Chef Profiles

Dishes like Mafaldini Alla Funghi were inspired by Akunowicz’s time in Italy, where she worked as a pasta maker.

Chef Karen Akunowicz Keeps Pivoting, and Making Pasta

Celebrated Chef Donald Young to Open French Brasserie Venteux

Quirk Hotel Charlottesville Names Hector Pabon Executive Chef

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

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

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

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Cheesecake Factory Offering Two Free Slices on January 11 with $30 Order

Applebee’s Dozen Double Crunch Shrimp for $1 Deal Returns

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

New York Opens Indoor Dining to More Areas

Iron Hill Brewery Launches Fast Casual Concept

Food Safety

Famous Dave’s Continues to Master the Off-Premises Game

4 Overlooked Spots Restaurants Need to Clean

Something You Probably Didn't Consider with Ghost Kitchens

Casual Dining

Cheeseburger on top of fries from Red Robin.

Why Red Robin’s ‘Moments of Connection’ Will Endure After COVID

Buffalo Wild Wings to Open 'Go' Model with Walk-Up Counter in Glendale

BJ’s Introduces Brewhouse Homegating Pack for $64.95

Kitchen Equipment

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How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Frank Mayer and Associates Launches Contactless Wrist Temperature Kiosk

Hospeco Brands Group Unveils ProWorks Stretch Polyethylene Gloves

Franchising

Pancake breakfast at Bob & Edith’s Diner.

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

Outer Banks Boil Company Headed to Tampa

RCI Hospitality Holdings to Open Three Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Locations

Chain Restaurants

STK steak and lobster.

STK, Kona Grill Prove ‘Vibe Dining’ Can Live On During Pandemic

Main Event Appoints Tony Wehner Chief Operating Officer

Sonny’s BBQ CEO: What We Learned from 2020, and Why it Matters

Delivery

Los Angeles with a bus driving by.

Judge Rules Against L.A. County’s Outdoor Dining Ban, but State Restrictions Remain

Indigo Road Hospitality Group Partners with Purely Meat Co. on Steak Delivery

Commander’s Palace Partners with Local Beverage Brands on Home Delivery

Labor and Employee Management

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Restaurant Industry Cut 372,000 Jobs in December

Restaurant Workers in D.C. to Receive Vaccine in February

For Denny’s, Diversity is About More than Checking Boxes

Beverage

COVID-19 incentivized many brewers to focus on canning and bottling rather than creating New, on-tap specials.

Are Customers Going Back to Beer Basics?

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Launches Good Riddance IPA with Rock Bottom

Rogue Ales & Spirits Releasing Imperial IPA Colossal Claude

Menu Innovations

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Why Now Is the Time to Trim Your Menu

Rotolo’s Offering Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Valentine's Day

Old Chicago to Launch Cauliflower Crust with CAULIPOWER

Finance

Dave & Buster’s Continues to Weather a Tough Winter

Bad Daddy’s Sales Decline 11.8 Percent in Q1

Pizza Inn Parent Receives Second Delisting Notice