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Beer and a pretzel at Granite City.

Famous Dave's to Acquire Granite City Food and Brewery

Beer and a pretzel at Granite City.

Granite City Files for Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale

Legal Sea Foods lobster bake

FSR 50: Top 10 High-Performing Regional Chains

Granite City Food & Brewery

Granite City Food & Brewery Opens in Michigan

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. announces the opening of its first location in Michigan, which is the 27th Granite City location.

Menu Innovations

Hushpuppies from the restaurant Clementine

Post-Pandemic Food Trends: A Swing Back to Exploration

Red Lobster Shares St. Patrick’s Day-Inspired At-Home Recipes

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Introduces 'Garden of Flavors' Menu for Spring

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

Franchising

Pancake breakfast at Bob & Edith’s Diner.

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

Twin Peaks Expands Executive Team to Bolster Franchise Business

The Melting Pot Positions Itself for Franchise Growth

Chef Profiles

Paola Velez

Chef Paola Velez, The Baker on a Mission

One Off Hospitality Unveils 'Culinary Greats' Collaboration Series

La Goulue Palm Beach Names Michelin-Starred Pascal Sanchez Executive Chef

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Oneida Hospitality Group Partners with Pasabahce Glassware

Introducing the Max Stax Cutlery Dispenser

Finance

People bike by a restaurant outside.

House Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill, Including Direct Restaurant Aid

Biden Changes Paycheck Protection Program to Aid Small Businesses

Cheesecake Factory Restaurants are Making $5M Per Year on Just Takeout and Delivery

Labor and Employee Management

Empty restaurant table with people in the background.

Restaurants Warn Fast-Tracked Wage Increase Would Cost Jobs, Stall Recovery

How Buffalo Wild Wings Strengthened Company Culture During COVID-19

C3 Names Thomas Negrel COO of EllaMia

Technology

A person holds a phone and takes a picture of food.

Building a Winning Restaurant in Today’s Digital Reality

BentoBox Introduces New Loyalty Program and Marketing Features for Restaurants

Skykit Partners with Source Inc. on Mobile Solutions

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’

Delivery

During the pandemic, many restaurants turned to third-party platforms, but hefty fees have led some operators to rethink those partnerships.

The Third-Party Delivery Reckoning

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

Consolidated Restaurant Operations Brings Virtual Concepts to Dallas-Fort Worth Market

Chain Restaurants

Concept Entertainment Group table of dishes.

Thirsty Lion Roars Into Future with Online Food Hall

BJ’s Launches Brewhouse Beer Club Program Across California

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to Celebrate Milestone 50th Restaurant with Giveaways

Consumer Trends

covid restaurant

Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

Join the Discussion: Why Breakfast Isn't Dead

Over 90 Percent of NYC Restaurants Couldn’t Afford Rent in December

Beverage

Restaurants no longer need an espresso machine to make killer coffee cocktails.

Rise of Cold Brew Paves the Way for Better Coffee Cocktails

SAPPORO U.S.A. Launches New Superior Light Lager

Gordon Biersch Introduces New Loaded Leprechaun Stout

Casual Dining

Ruby Tuesday Emerges from Bankruptcy 'a Healthier Company'

Bennigan’s to Kick Off Paddy’s Day Festivities

Cracker Barrel Will Begin Testing Chicken and Biscuits Virtual Brand

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Hooters Invites Guests to 'Round Up for Texas'

Applebee’s Offering Five Boneless Wings for $1 with Burger Purchase