Continue to Site >>>

concepts

Consumer Trends

Cooking classes: Remedy for a slow night?

 By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2017

Hosting food and beverage classes at your operation can turn a down night into a moneymaker.

Consumer Trends

Live-fire cooking is hot

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2017

As wood-fire cooking gains traction, these six lessons learned could help keep your operation smokin’.

Emerging Brands

‘Refinement’ and expansion slated for Bartaco after hiring of Union Square vet

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 16, 2017

New president will also work to revamp the concept’s technology.

Emerging Brands

5 new concepts from proven operators

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 09, 2018

Much of the country may be under snow, but operators continue to heat up the industry with new restaurant openings.

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

10 groundbreaking concepts: 2015

May 10, 2015

These 10 groundbreakers all pushed the envelope during the last 12 months in terms of both design and operation, bending traditions and blurring lines within their typical space to set new directions.

Emerging Brands

8 new concepts we’re eyeing

By Lauren Hallow on Feb. 23, 2017

This latest openings roundup includes a new prototype from Panda Express, a counter-service steakhouse and the newest concept from Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Emerging Brands

10 restaurant newcomers worth watching

By Heather Lalley on May 17, 2017

Here are the concepts making waves in the industry right now.

Consumer Trends

7 ways a marshmallow cafe is sticking to the trends

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2017

See how XO Marshmallow Cafe + Wonderland makes the most of its 700 square feet.

Operations

Watch out for these 6 new concepts

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 18, 2017

From chains based overseas to a boozy ice cream tavern, here are the fresh concepts to follow.

Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory to launch a fast casual

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2018

The new concept will debut in Los Angeles this year.

  • Page 31