Fast Five: Need-to-Know News in Full-Service this Week

Chefs: James Beard award winners were announced. Outstanding Restaurant went to The Slanted Door in San Francisco, while Nancy Silverton of Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles won Outstanding Chef.
Meals: Chefs spent the week preparing for Mother's Day, one of the biggest dining days of the year, while restaurants experiment with build-your-own beverage bars during brunch hours.
Finance: Chuy's revenues increased 20 percent during its first quarter. An expert spoke with FSR about top tips to control food costs.
Chain news: Bob Evans' CFO and treasurer tendered his resignation, and Applebee's introduced its seasonal menu, built around Vidalia onions. A TGI Fridays in Brooklyn that was forced to close during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 reopened.
Policy: Healthcare, immigration reform, and minimum wage hikes were among the top issues restaurateurs discussed with members of Congress during the NRA’s Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

Sysco Unveils Industry’s Largest Assortment of Certified and Sustainably Focused Products

Sysco Corporation launched its One Planet. One Table. assortment, the foodservice industry’s largest offering of certified and sustainably focused products. The Sysco One Planet. One Table. assortment includes over 3,000 items across 15 categories that are: Backed by one of 20+ leading sustainability certifications and standards, Included in Sysco’s sustainability commitments for seafood or fresh […]

SevenRooms Launches New Consumer-Facing Features

SevenRooms, a guest experience and retention platform for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of Priority Alerts, Private Line, and Word-of-Mouth Referrals, three new consumer-facing features that help operators connect with and reward their most loyal guests. With guests expecting more from their dining experiences than ever before, these solutions were purpose-built to solve real […]

Fairview Farmers Finds Cashless Tipping Solution

While Fairview Farmers and Jessica’s are both family-owned, Mixha quickly saw differences in customers’ payment preferences when he opened Fairview Farmers in 2021. “In this new, big, suburban market, we were seeing 93-94% credit card payments,” Mixha said. This translated into daily bank runs and cash flow monitoring for himself and his staff, which took […]

Fleming’s Now Serving 3-Course Winter Menu

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar announced its 3-course Winter menu, available for a limited time starting November 29 at all locations. The menu starts with a delectable Salmon Poke Wonton amuse bouche that features avocado crema, seaweed caviar, mezcal mustard ponzu, and pea shoots. The first course is a refreshing Citrus Frisée Salad that […]

Carrabba’s Unveils New Mobile App with Waitlist Feature

Authentic Italian cuisine is just a click away with the all-new Carrabba’s mobile app, the latest way to taste the flavors and fun of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. The app serves a satisfying selection of exclusive benefits including free dessert for downloading with any adult entrée through Sunday, Dec. 3. “The Carrabba’s app was designed to […]

East Coast Wings + Grill to Launch New Franchise Owner Incentive Program

Escalating interest rates coupled with unprecedented challenges for independent restaurant operators has inspired East Coast Wings + Grill, a casual dining restaurant franchise, to launch its new franchise owner incentive program. Aimed at providing a unique opportunity for independent restaurant owners to benefit from exponential growth and financial success within a proven franchise model, ECW+G […]

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