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Drive thru cup dumps and food spills are no match for SMT cleaning equipment.

Consumer Trends

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Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

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

Restaurant Leaders Release New National Indoor Dining Safety Standards

Franchising

Wingers plate of wings.

Wingers is Charting a Post-Pandemic Growth Spurt

Outer Banks Boil Company Opening in Virginia Beach

On The Border Embarks on Expansion with New Texas Location

Chef Profiles

Steamed Dumpling

Chef David Lee's Plant-Based Empire Preps for Growth

Travelle at The Langham Names Qi Ai Chef de Cuisine

The Carlyle Appoints Sylvain Delpique Executive Chef

Labor and Employee Management

A waitress carries a plate of food.

Tip Credits, Tip Pooling, and Tip Sharing Could Get More Complicated and Risky

Cheesecake Factory Named a Best Company to Work For

What New Restaurant Tipping Regulations Could Mean for the Industry

Casual Dining

Angry Crab Shack

Next-Gen Brands: Ambitious Angry Crab Shack Forges Ahead

Los Chingones to Open in Fort Collins, Colorado

Quaker Steak & Lube Introduces New 'All-American Summer' Menu

Menu Innovations

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

The Lucrative Possibilities of Cocktails on Tap

Bad Daddy’s Introduces Refreshing Mojito Trio

III Forks Hosting Decadent Mother's Day Brunch

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

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

Chain Restaurants

Inside the Bankruptcy Saga of Punch Bowl Social, a Chain Derailed by COVID

Wild Wing Cafe Headed to Charlotte University City

Another Broken Egg Cafe Signs Deals to Open 14 New Locations

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Eastern Tabletop and Vyv Introduces CLEANOHR Antimicrobial Lighting Products and Solutions

Unified Brands Now Offering Groen Fudge Mixing Kettle

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

Finance

Casa Bonita interior

Historic Colorado Concept Casa Bonita Files for Bankruptcy

Second Golden Corral Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

A Restaurant Revitalization Fund Resource for Foodservice Operators

Beverage

Restaurants no longer need an espresso machine to make killer coffee cocktails.

Rise of Cold Brew Paves the Way for Better Coffee Cocktails

The Bollinger Family to Acquire Ponzi Vineyards

SAPPORO U.S.A. Launches New Superior Light Lager

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Mellow Mushroom Celebrating 4/20 with $4.20 Munchies

Buddy's Pizza Adds Hudsonville Ice Cream to Menu

Technology

QR code on a table.

Pay-at-the-Table Technology Pays Off for Restaurants

Slice Secures $40 Million Investment Round

Tech Startup Sunday Launches Following $24 Million Seed Financing Round