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American Blue Ribbon to Emerge from Bankruptcy with Fewer Units, New Structure

Village Inn Owner Declares Bankruptcy

Village Inn

Village Inn Offering Curbside, Takeout, Delivery in Illinois

Village Inn remains open in Illinois to provide curbside, takeout and delivery options in compliance with the government mandate to restrict services.

Village Inn Announces Veterans Day Deal

On Monday, November 11, 2019, veterans and active military visiting Village Inn will be honored with one free inn-credible V.I.B.

Technology

First Watch avocado toast.

Customer Lifetime Value: The New North Star for Restaurants

BentoBox Expands Executive Leadership Team

Grubhub Launches Commission-Free Platform 'Grubhub Direct'

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Friendly's to Offer Special Deal for National Burger Day

Ledo Pizza is Giving Away The Ultimate Pizza Party in Celebration of National Pizza Day

Food Safety

A farm of lettuce in a row.

How Can Restaurants Ensure Safety as They Reopen?

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Welcome Guests with Upgraded Experience

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

Delivery

5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

The Third-Party Delivery Reckoning

Chain Restaurants

On The Border food.

The Message is Clear: On The Border is Back

Kalera Names Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup Chairman of the Board

Mac’s Hospitality Rolls Out Employee Incentive Program

Menu Innovations

At Taffer’s Tavern, the classic margarita is served on draft and then garnished.

The Lucrative Possibilities of Cocktails on Tap

BJ's Introduces New Monster Pizookie with M&M’S

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Introduces Margarita Flight in Time for Cinco de Mayo

Franchising

Ynot Italian's Colossal Meatballs.

Ynot Italian Embarks on Quick-Service Journey

JINYA Ramen Bar Signs Deal to Open in Hilton Head

Toasted Yolk Café Prepares for a Growth Push

Labor and Employee Management

For hire sign.

Restaurant Recruitment and Retention in the Post-COVID Labor Crunch

Dine Brands Names Vance Chang CFO

Wingers Hires Abbey Bronzati as First Director of Health and Wellness

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Hawaii Gets Introduced to UrthPact’s New Home-Compostable Straws

Eastern Tabletop and Vyv Introduces CLEANOHR Antimicrobial Lighting Products and Solutions

Beverage

Beyond partnering with wine producers of color, Sixty Vines makes a point to discuss these businesses with guests.

How Restaurants Can Promote a More Diverse and Inclusive Wine Industry

Bellwether Coffee Names Michelle Stacy to Executive Board

Local Boulder Breweries Collaborate on 'CO Care Can'

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

Famous Dave's to Open First Line-Service and Drive-Thru Stores in June

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

Chef Profiles

Exterior of The Cheesecake Factory.

Cheesecake Factory Sales Soar 220 Percent as Recovery Ignites

Rosewood Sand Hill Names Robert Sulatycky Executive Chef

Sidebar at Surdyk’s to Reopen with Randall Prudden as Executive Chef

Finance

Pizza Inn flatbreads.

Pizza Inn Continues to Experience COVID Difficulties

Ruth's Chris Goes on Offense as Sales Reawaken

Labor Pressures Block Denny's Path Toward 24/7

Consumer Trends

Restaurant server with a mask clears a table.

More Restaurants are Paying Rent, Study Shows

National Restaurant Association Releases Updated COVID Operating Guidance

WeShield and NYC Hospitality Alliance to Offer Free PPE for Reopened Restaurants

Casual Dining

Tilman Fertitta is ready for the Roaring ‘20s.

How Tilman Fertitta Built a Multi-Billion Restaurant Empire

Hard Rock Cafe Rolls Out Limited-Time Festival Menu Items

Thalia Hall Concept Dusek's to Reopen with New Design and Energized Leadership