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Operations

3 big changes looming for restaurants?

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 19, 2018

Third-party delivery and guest loyalty programs may be undergoing a major change, according to attendees of this week’s TechTable conference.

Operations

How top independent operators manage a changing industry

 By Scott Hume on Oct. 01, 2018

Independents operators may be outpacing chains when it comes to sales growth, but the same challenges are stunting potential growth across the industry. Top operators are finding ways to combat these costs by focusing on the experience.

Emerging Brands

Has innovation stalled out?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 10, 2018

Restaurants don’t have to be super funky to be groundbreakers.

Consumer Trends

Meet the restaurant industry’s official clairvoyant

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2018

Part of Adam Hasley’s job at the National Restaurant Association is reading the future. Here’s some of what he’s seeing.

Consumer Trends

Why legalized weed could be a boon to the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2018

It looks like Canadian restaurateurs will reap the benefits first, but U.S. operators need to catch up, big time.

Operations

6 must-follow trends that dominated day 1 of the National Restaurant Association Show

By Heather Lalley on May 20, 2018

Here’s what had attendees on the show floor buzzing—and lining up for more.

Consumer Trends

3 emerging trends we're watching in June

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 02, 2017

This month, beverages are truly making waves.

Consumer Trends

3 operations aiming to drive sales with second breakfast

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 28, 2017

Eateries are extending the daypart by catering to consumers who eat two small morning meals.

Consumer Trends

3 emerging trends to watch in August

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 01, 2017

How far afield will operators go in their quest for updates of familiar favorites? This month, we’re clocking the distance on two fronts, including what some adventurers are doing with french fries.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Baked, not fried

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2017

Even the great Carnac couldn't have foreseen the role marijuana is about to play in restaurant sales, and that's just one of the who'd-have-believed-it developments.

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