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Move over, ramen. The next niche is soup dumplings

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 10, 2023

Demand for one-bite dumplings plump with meat and hot broth is growing, and a number of restaurant companies see an opportunity to scale both full-service and fast-casual variations.

Operations

Restaurant operators have love/hate opinions on service charges

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 02, 2023

But believers say the surcharge trend has helped spark a game-changing conversation about the industry and how it takes care of workers.

Operations

Weekday booking slow in August? To drive traffic, American Express and Resy will pick up the check

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2023

At participating restaurants each week, Amex and Resy will cover $99 per person, starting Aug. 9.

Operations

How Atlas Restaurant Group put Baltimore on the culinary map

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2023

Over a decade, this group has grown from one to 34 concepts, and counting. Now Atlas is taking some of its restaurants to new markets around the country. The opportunities just keep coming.

Food

Calling for a French concept revolution

By Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings on Jul. 25, 2023

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings talk about the boomlet of French restaurants and whether Americans can move past the era of gloopy onion soup and soggy-crust quiche.

Operations

The crazy, complicated story behind the collapse of Taps Fish House

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 25, 2023

In an ongoing saga, a Southern California restaurant group was brought to an end in a tangle of lawsuits, family disputes over money, bankruptcies, bitter accusations and finger pointing.

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The latest in restaurant worker benefits: Help buying a home

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 24, 2023

David Pisor's newly created Etta Collective has big plans for growth across multiple brands. That means recruiting and retaining top talent. Here's a perk he hopes will motivate people to develop their careers with his restaurant group.

Workforce

Casa Bonita workers demand return to tipping

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 21, 2023

The iconic Denver restaurant isn't fully open yet, but workers have sent a petition seeking changes to pay and benefits.

Operations

Former José Andrés Group COO named president of Mina Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 17, 2023

Eric Martino will oversee operations for about 30 concepts around the world, including Bourbon Steak, Estiatorio Ornos, Bardot Brasserie and more.

Operations

This restaurant closes for 4 weeks every year to give its workers a vacation

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 30, 2023

At the "fine-casual" Birdie's in Austin, Texas, the restaurant closes for two weeks in summer and two weeks in winter to allow all workers paid time off that is truly off.

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