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Food Network Star Maneet Chauhan Partners With NRAEF for Book Tour

More Than $150,000 Raised for NRAEF's ProStart

NRAEF

NRAEF to Establish Partnerships with Community Colleges

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it is available to establish collaborative partnerships with community colleges as called for by the U. ...

NRA, NRAEF Elect New Officers, Board Members

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced they have elected officers to their Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, respective ...

NRAEF Announces 21st Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) will host the 21st annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic in Pebble Beach, Calif., from March 6 to 9, 2013.

NRAEF Seeks Nominations for 2012 Awards

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (www.nraef.org) is encouraging restaurant industry professionals to help identify and nominate outstan

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

Twin Peaks Expands Executive Team to Bolster Franchise Business

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

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

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

Franchising

Pancake breakfast at Bob & Edith’s Diner.

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

The Melting Pot Positions Itself for Franchise Growth

The Local Culinary Creates Virtual Restaurant Franchise Model

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

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

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

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

Casual Dining

Ruby Tuesday Emerges from Bankruptcy 'a Healthier Company'

Bennigan’s to Kick Off Paddy’s Day Festivities

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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