Operations

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Operations

Watch out for these 6 new concepts

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

Operations

50 great ideas 2017

We present 50 smart, trend-forward ideas that have hit the restaurant industry throughout the year.

The industry needs to know how these issues will be resolved, one way or another.

When the happy talk is all about taxes, you know this was a good spell for restaurants. Also on the plus side: a cover-up for breastaurants, a lovefest for the big burger chains and bitcoins make an inroad.

Liquor laws vary by state, but if you do choose to do it, make sure it benefits your business, Advice Guy says.

The restaurant executive table, and talks around it, must evolve to keep up, says RB Managing Editor Sara Rush Wirth.

Lowcountry makes plans to scale up by launching a fast casual-full service combo.

The true test of an operation's mettle is how it responds to challenges. These weren't exactly taken from the textbook.

Rooftops and patios can be a big draw—if the upfront costs add up.

How are restaurants trying to sway consumers who are shorter on time than they are on dollars? Recent days provided head-turning examples and insights. Spoiler alert: Not all approaches are worth copying.

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