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Q2: A Q&A with QSR's Editors

The editors of QSR magazine discuss Burger King's new Satisfries, McDonald's value menu shake-up, and the crop of fine-dining chefs opening fast casuals in the latest episode of Q2.

Casual Dining

Chef Brad Wise’s restaurant portfolio runs the gamut from fine dining to a butcher shop to an ice cream window, including Trust Restaurant, Rare Society Steakhouse, Cardellino Italian Chophouse, The Wise Ox, Fort Oak, and Mr.Trustee Creamery.

From Mopping Floors to Creating a Michelin Plate Award-Winning Culinary Collective

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Looks to Raise $250K to Fight Childhood Cancer

Dave & Buster's to Open 20 Stores in India and Australia

Technology

TGI Fridays food on a table.

How TGI Fridays is Winning Loyal Guests Through Simplicity

Thanx Joins Olo Connect Partnership Program as First Loyalty Partner

1Huddle Attracts Investment from EMERGING Fund to Revolutionize Hospitality Training

Restaurant Design

Rreal Tacos

Employee-Owned Rreal Tacos is Ready for Takeoff

Acclaimed Lazy Betty is Moving to Atlanta's Midtown Neighborhood

Michelin-Starred Chef Shingo Akikuni Opens First Restaurant in Coral Gables

Beverage

Greg Innocent in a pink salmon suit on a pink landline photo smiling with rose wine behind him.

How The Hampton Social Engages Guests with AI-Powered Rosé Chatbot

First Watch Adds Speciality Iced Coffees to Permanent Menu

Sixty Vines Celebrating National Bubbly Day with New Collab

Franchising

Karim Webb served on the FAC for Buffalo Wild Wings, then Inspire Brands after the acquisition.

Multi-Unit Buffalo Wild Wings Owner Emboldens Future Leaders

JINYA Ramen Bar Signs Deal to Grow in New York DMA

Applebee’s Accelerates a New Era of Dining

Consumer Trends

Cracker Barrel Heat n’ Serve Easter Ham Family Dinner.

Economic Pressures Take Toll on Cracker Barrel's Sales

Predicting the Menus of the Future, According to 1,600 Global Chefs

Embracing New Technologies Helps Restaurants Thrive in a Growth Economy

Chain Restaurants

Franchisee Relationships are Key, Says Another Broken Egg’s Brandy Blackwell

Hooters Creates Virtual Food Hall in Partnership with Olo

Full Course Announces First Three People to Board of Directors

Menu Innovations

Two Red Robin burgers.

Red Robin Breaks 700 Sales Records in a Single Quarter

Ninety Nine Restaurant Launches Special Father's Day Menu

Coastline Restaurant Group Introduces New Farm-to-Table Menu for Harvest Tide Seafood and Zoca Mexican Restaurant

Labor & Employees

Why Working 70-Hour Weeks in Your Restaurant is Not the Answer

Atlas Restaurant Group's Secret to Staff Retention and Expansion

As Restaurant Leaders, Let's Focus on People, Not Tasks

Chef Profiles

focusing on finding creative solutions to operational concerns is paramount for chefs and designers when collaborating.

How Chef-Designer Partnerships Can Elevate the Dining Experience

Brasserie Laurel is Ariete Hospitality Group's Newest South Florida Restaurant

Chicago Restaurant Vets Join Forces on The Evie

Delivery

Delivery man carrying food.

We Asked AI How to Integrate Third-Party Delivery. Here's the Response

Workplace Catering Platform Foodja Extends Partnership with California Pizza Kitchen

The National Restaurant Association Show Announces Lineup of Chef and Mixologist Events

Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen equipment.

Keeping Up with Your Kitchen Fire Safety Protocols

Handheld Devices Race Into the Full-Service Restaurant World

Refrigerated Solutions Group Introduces Redesigned Capsule Pak Remote Refrigeration Systems

Food Safety

Restaurant waiter serves a table of customers.

7 Ways Tech Will Elevate Food Safety and Quality in 2023

For Restaurants, Technology Steps Up as Help Steps Down

Protecting Your Restaurant From a Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Finance

REESE’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.

Cheesecake Factory Plans to Launch Loyalty Program, Rewarding Experiential Dining Lovers

Kona Grill is Down, but Far from Out

Denny’s Cooks Up Success with Kitchen Overhaul

Marketing & Promotions

Why Marketing Your Restaurant is Not Expensive

The Cheesecake Factory Releases Gift Card Bonus Offer For Father's Day and Graduation

Hooters Earns Brand of the Year at NIL Awards