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Subway starts a new chapter

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2017

The world's largest restaurant chain intends to freshen its image with a new design, operational changes and menu tweaks. Here's a preview.

Let's make a deal

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

Yes, you have to spend it to make it. But why spend more money than you have to? The deals are out there, for everything from wine to cleaning services. You just have to know where to find them, or at least how to ask for them. We sent reporters out looking for all the best ways for restaurant operators to save money. They found some great tips, so take a look and save a few bucks.

Snapshot: Innards are in

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 02, 2009

Animal organs and extremities—collectively called offal—have traditionally elicited more “yucks” than “yums” among American diners. Recently, this perspective of the nasty bits is taking a turn from crass to curious, as more chefs are serving “everything but the squeal.”

Moving the wine list to the iPad

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Aug. 22, 2011

The most frequently voiced criticisms over restaurant wine lists revolve around the issues of presentation, organization, selection and pricing. Chicago Cut Steakhouse, an independent upscale eatery in the Windy City, set out to create the ultimate user experience with the help of a little device from Apple.

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Floating on cloud computing

By Amanda Kooser on Apr. 23, 2012

One reason why some restaurants have been hesitant to switch to cloud computing is the need for an always-on Internet connection. What happens if the Internet goes down?

Markon Launches Produce-centric Mobile App

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 12, 2013

SALINAS, CA (February 12, 2013)—Markon Cooperative, Inc., the produce source of eight independently owned foodservice companies, launched a mobile app that...

‘Star Trek’ or just the next NRA Show?

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2014

Telling fact from science fiction isn’t always easy at this year’s tech-rich National Restaurant Association convention. See if you can determine which advancements in restaurant technology are real, and which you can still only find on the Enterprise.

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CIOs in the c-suite

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 05, 2015

Recently, many big brands have started bringing professionals into the c-suite to head up tech efforts—from security and payment in the age of data breaches to consumer-facing mobile apps.

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Mobile commerce grabs hold of takeout ordering

By Joann Whitcher on Feb. 06, 2013

Mobile smartphone apps are quickly becoming the go-to platform for ordering takeout. According to a new eMarketer report, “Mobile Fast Food Marketing: How QSRs and Fast Casuals Are Getting Quicker and Faster,” more consumers are making their dining decisions en route via the smartphone.

What's old is new again

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 15, 1997

What's new again? Big juicy steaks, burgers, and prime rib. After years of eating less of the stuff, Americans have stopped beefing about health woes and started indulging again.

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