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Labor & Employees

A report from Home Run Inn found that nearly half of consumers have been tipping more generously.

Report Says Customers are Tipping More in COVID Conditions

Cody Auger Named Executive Chef of Japanese Concept Takibi

Bar Louie Unveils Leading-Edge General Manager Benefits Program

Casual Dining

Closures over the past two years bring restaurants new real estate options.

How COVID Changed Restaurants' Approach to Real Estate

Denny's Fuels Growth with Innovative Development Initiatives

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Offering Red Velvet Pizookie All February

Kitchen Equipment

Restaurant kitchen.

How to Combat Staffing Shortages with a 'Connected Kitchen'

VITO AG Launches New Oil Filter System for Deep Fryers

Frontline International Increases Capacity of EZ Fresh Oil Dispensing System

Chain Restaurants

Cracker Barrel store.

Cracker Barrel Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million for Serving Chemicals to Customer

Ford's Garage Opens New Orlando Location

Zachary’s BBQ & Soul Opening in Downtown Allentown Market

Food Safety

Audit taking place in a restaurant kitchen.

Remote Auditing is Here to Stay for Restaurants, and Why That's a Good Thing

Aspen Institute's Food & Society Program, Rouxbe Release Free COVID Safety Course

Hospeco Brands Group Showcases 'Just Right' VyBlend Synthetic Vinyl Gloves

Finance

TGI Fridays sign.

TGI Fridays Develops To-Go Focused 'Fridays on the Fly' Concept

Garnett Station Partners Provides Growth Capital to Mambo Seafood

Devour Token Becomes First Cryptocurrency Focused on Restaurants

Franchising

Bar bites take an elevated turn with options like steak tacos.

Brass Tap Spurs Growth with Elevated Franchise Offering

Huddle House Opens in Andrews, Texas

Ford's Garage Targets Expansion in Charlotte, North Carolina

Technology

The interior of a new Denny's Heritage design restaurant.

For Restaurants, High-Tech Loyalty Programs Keep Customers Coming Back for More

Franklin Junction Bolsters Team with Three Leadership Hires

Texas Roadhouse Selects Sparkfly to Power Digital Guest Experience

Chef Profiles

Dishes like the kinoko skewers showcase Chef Rhonda McCullar’s love of vegetables.

For Chef Rhonda McCullar, Service Meets Sustainability

Alto-Shaam Names Gerard Strong Corporate Chef

Amara Resort and Spa Names Consuelo Vega New Executive Chef

Menu Innovations

Soups from Asia and Latin America are becoming hot menu items.

Headed Into 2022, Soup Heats Up on Restaurant Menus

IHOP Offers Lineup of Health and Wellness Options

Norms Restaurants Releases Limited-Time Menu

Delivery

Man using mobile app to order delivery food.

Why Your Restaurant Should Consider First-Party Delivery

Holiday Shoppers Can Buy Texas Roadhouse Steaks Online for First Time

5 Methods to Improve Delivery Ahead of 'Winter Spike'

Beverage

Whether created by tourism offices or associations, brewery trails can help promote craft purveyors.

Beer Trails Help Put Craft Breweries on the Map

Report: Rise of 'Sober Curious' Movement to Drive Sales of Non-Alcoholic Wine

Why Distilleries are Suddenly Opening their Own Restaurants

Restaurant Design

Interior of a restaurant.

Restaurant Design Trends After COVID: Flexibility, Safety, and the ‘Instagrammable Moment’

Bar Louie Debuts Prototype in Denver

Rethinking the ‘Hot’ Market for Restaurant Growth after COVID

Marketing & Promotions

Gluten-free toast on a plate.

How Restaurants Can Court Holiday Diners with a Gluten-Free Marketing Campaign

Applebee's Launches $5 'Smoocho Mucho' Cocktails

Potato USA's Loaded Fries Fuel Sales at Twin Peaks

Consumer Trends

Restaurant interior.

Journey to the Next Normal Part 3: Now is the Time to Play Offense

How are Plant-Based Food Trends Impacting Restaurants?

Study: 46 Percent of Consumers Plan to Eat Healthier in 2022