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The Lost Cajun

The Lost Cajun Looks to Expand Texas Footprint

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on authentic Cajun food served with Southern hospitality, is set to further expand its Texas footprint.

The Lost Cajun Opens in Huntersville, North Carolina

The Lost Cajun is expanding its North Carolina footprint even further.

Technology

6 Ways Tech Can Improve Food Safety in a COVID-19 World

HotSchedules Announces New In-App Health Survey to Help the Restaurants Reopen

EnviroLogik Protects Against COVID-19 with Safe Sanitizing Options

Finance

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

Protests Shut Down Dozens of Cheesecake Factory Restaurants

Red Robin Sees Progress, but Serious Concerns Remain

Chuy’s Opens Nearly All of its Dining Rooms

Chain Restaurants

A Cracker Barrel waitress serves guests in the restaurant.

At Cracker Barrel, Guests are Coming Back and So are Sales

Smokey Bones Creates Meat Donut for National Donut Day

O’Charley’s 'Hometown Heroes' Initiative Serves Thousands of Meals

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Vollrath Company Introduces Double-Sided Hand Washing Station

Curtis Announces Release of New Commercial Coffee Brewer with FreshTrac

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

Franchising

Guests grab pizza at Pizza Inn's buffet.

Pizza Inn CEO, Franchise Association Conflict over Company’s Direction

Walk-On’s Announces Multi-Unit Agreement in Mississippi

Pizza Inn Franchisee Association Argues for Control of Ad Funds

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

Keeping Track of States Reopening Dine-In Service

Reopening 101 for Restaurants: Divide Customers into Three Main Groups

Food Safety

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

Everything You Need to Know Before Reopening Your Restaurant

California Pizza Kitchen Looks to Avoid Bankruptcy

RizePoint Partners with Savvy Food Safety

Casual Dining

Applebee’s Parent Seeks New CEO

Red Robin to Reopen 65 Percent of Company Stores by June 7

Bankrupt FoodFirst Global Agrees to $30 Million Deal with GP Investments, Owner of Planet Hollywood

Labor and Employee Management

Wine glasses hanging from a rack.

April Unemployment Rate Highest Since Great Depression

Sixty Vines Welcomes Jeff Carcara as CEO

LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias Raise $430K for Employees

Menu Innovations

Grilled chicken being cut on a dish.

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

Metro Diner Now Hosting Fish Fry Fridays

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Introduces Summer Menu

Chef Profiles

Guests have yet to try peasants Feast’s fare in the restaurant, but that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying dishes like Nannie’s frozen lime pie.

COVID-19 Couldn't Stop Michael and Sarah Cherney from Opening a Restaurant

CMAB Relaunches 2020 Real California Pizza Contest

Bloomin’ Brands Gets a Jolt of COVID-19 Recovery Hope

Beverage

cocktail kits have become an invaluable revenue stream for The Rustic.

Cocktails To-Go? Times are Changing

Great American Beer Festival Pivoting to 'Immersive Online Experience' in 2020

The Power of the Restaurant-Brewery Combo

Delivery

Restaurant employee hands coffee and a bag of food to customers.

Major Cities Look to Cap Third-Party Delivery Fees

7shifts Partners with SevenRooms to Help Restaurants with Direct Delivery

San Francisco Implements 15 Percent Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees

Marketing & Promotions

A waiter takes the order of a customer.

Welcome to a New Era of Customer Appreciation for Restaurants

#SaveNYCEats Launches To Help NYC's Restaurants, Bars

Smokey Bones BBQ Ghost Kitchen Now Open in Chicago