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Ponderosa Steakhouse

Ponderosa Announces Egyptian Expansion

Ponderosa International Development announced an agreement granting franchise rights to Egypt to Kareem Awny Abdel Dayem.

Delivery

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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

Beverage

Liquor pouring on clear shot glass.

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

Chain Restaurants

Ruth’s, Chuy’s Furlough Significant Amount of Employees

Red Robin Now Offering $1.99 Kids Meals All Day

Red Lobster Offering Beer and Wine To Go in Select Locations

Technology

Interior of empty restaurant.

How POS Systems are Shaping the Restaurant Industry

OpenTable Creates Tech to Reduce Crowds

Steritech Unveils New Services to Assist Restaurants

Casual Dining

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

The Cheesecake Factory Furloughs 41,000 Workers

Red Robin Appoints Anthony Ackil to Board of Directors

Cheesecake Factory Says It Won’t Pay Rent

Food Safety

Inside an empty restaurant with white tables.

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

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

Fine-Dining Restaurants Adjust to a Brave New World

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

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

Has COVID-19 Ended the ‘Live-to-Eat Society?’

Full-Service Restaurant Sales Drop 74 Percent in Five Days

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

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

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

Finance

Steak cut up on a plate from STK.

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

Bankruptcy Cases Expected to Rise Significantly Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

$2 Trillion Economic Stimulus Plan Passes in Senate

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