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Think Fast: Top Fast-Casual Brands Intensify Focus on Faster, Easier Customer Experience
June 7, 2022
Fast-casual restaurant brands are expanding digital access. Learn how Shake Shack, Panera and others are building out an omnichannel customer experience.
Va-Va-Vending: Technology Transforms Vending Machines into 24/7 Restaurants
May 31, 2022
No longer just a source for prepackaged snacks, vending machines are now purveyors of gourmet-quality meals. Explore two revolutionary vending machines.
Platefuls of Potential: Food and Beverage Subscription Programs Evolve
May 24, 2022
Food and beverage subscription programs face new challenges and opportunities. Learn why subscription programs at some restaurant chains are growing.
No Bot About It: Big Restaurant Brands Love Robotic Labor Solutions
May 17, 2022
Restaurant robotics are reaching new levels of efficiency and versatility. Explore the latest robotic integrations at Panera Bread and Chili's Grill & Bar.
New Normal: Restaurant Industry’s Appetite for Change Reaches Fever Pitch
April 26, 2022
As the restaurant industry continues to morph, key trends emerge. Explore a few of the most prominent trends pointing to the future of foodservice.
Open Road: Food Delivery Innovations Continue to Drive Sales
April 19, 2022
Soaring gas prices and a shortage of drivers threaten to slow food delivery sales. Learn how DoorDash and Grubhub navigate roadblocks and fuel growth.
Sales Spike: Snacks Score Huge Numbers for Big Game and Beyond
March 29, 2022
Research data shows snack sales spike during the Super Bowl. Learn why snacks are expected to replace meals and hit new heights over the next five years.
Urgent Delivery: Restaurant Operators Hungry for Innovative Solutions
March 22, 2022
Learn how innovative solutions, from robotics to ghost kitchens to rewards apps, have taken on new urgency with a two-month sales slump at restaurants.
Robots to the Rescue: Advances in Robotics Relieve Labor Crisis
March 15, 2022
Robotics have become the go-to solution for scarce, high-cost labor and greater efficiency in foodservice. Explore key advances in foodservice robotics.
Tech 2.0: Digital Innovation Tops Menu of Must-Haves for Restaurant Operations
March 8, 2022
Learn why a $50 million infusion of funds for food tech startup Lunchbox reflects the growing importance of contactless digital advances in foodservice.
Tapping Out: Price-Sensitive Consumers Shift to Apps and Drive-Thrus
March 1, 2022
As restaurant prices rise, the consumer appetite for ways to save grows. Learn how restaurant apps and drive-thrus are delivering value for consumers.
Flexible Feast: Restaurant Prototypes Step Up to the Plate to Optimize the Customer Experience
February 22, 2022
Restaurant prototypes are taking tech advances to a new level for optimal flexibility. Explore the trend and what it means for the future of foodservice.
Food for Foresight: Plating More Plants and Tapping More Tech
February 15, 2022
Learn why in 2022 and beyond rising consumer demand for wellness and safety will result in more plant-based items and tech integrations.
Own It! Franchisees Feed Bottom Line for Smaller Brands
February 8, 2022
Franchisees are paving the way for higher sales in 2022. Learn how Penn Station East Coast Subs and Bee Healthy Cafe are expanding franchise opportunities.
Everything Bold Is New Again: Key Foodservice Trends Expected to Continue in 2022
January 25, 2022
2021 was a time of sweeping transformations. Explore key technology trends expected to continue to evolve and take sales to new heights in the new year.
Movin’ On Up: Higher Check Averages and Drive-Thru Concepts Raise Restaurant Sales
January 18, 2022
November 2021 was a stellar month for the restaurant industry. Explore the statistics and trends like Chipotle Digital Kitchen propelling business forward.
Of Posts and Palates: Viral Appeal Sells More Meals
January 11, 2022
As demand for digital grows, so does the importance of viral appeal for restaurant brands. Explore key examples of viral success for restaurant chains.
Virtual Brands, Real Revenue: Online-Only Restaurant Operations Tap Into Need for Safety
January 4, 2022
As COVID-19 variants and breakthrough cases continue to be concerns, ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants expand their reach as off-premise channels.
Delivering Innovation: Off-Premises Foodservice On Point with Consumer Demand
December 28, 2021
Off-premises innovation continues to drive sales and transform the foodservice landscape. Explore how top restaurant brands are capitalizing on the trend.
Balance of Power: Foodservice Industry Weighs Onsite Traffic vs. Off-Premises Channels
December 7, 2021
As foot traffic returns, restaurants look to maximize onsite sales while maintaining off-premises momentum. See how Chipotle and Starbucks balance the two.
