COVID-19 (6)
Mixed Bag: Big Restaurant Chains Explore Recipes for Success During Pandemic
November 10, 2020
Domino's, McDonald's and Del Taco are boosting sales with varying degrees of success. Discover the ways these chains are navigating COVID-19 challenges.
Devouring Digital: Major Chains Feast on Innovative Promotions
November 3, 2020
McDonald's, Chipotle and other top chains are cooking up creative promotions to power sales during the pandemic. Explore a few of the most noteworthy.
Drive and Determination: Big Chains Get Big Gains with Emphasis on Drive-Thrus
October 27, 2020
Drive-thrus help restaurant chains mitigate the falloff in foot traffic from the pandemic. See how McDonald's and others use drive-thrus to fuel sales.
A Tale of Three QSRs: Taco Bell, McDonald's and Chick-fil-A Cook Up Menu Innovation
October 20, 2020
Explore how Taco Bell, McDonald's and Chick-fil-A are altering their menus to meet market demand and maximize sales.
For the Love of Loyalty: Restaurant Chains Link Customers to More Rewards
October 13, 2020
Major restaurant chains offer highly personalized loyalty programs to optimize sales during COVID-19. Explore key loyalty program trends from top brands.
Noncommercial Foodservice: Pandemic Prepared and Palate Pleasing
October 6, 2020
Communal dining is being transformed by COVID-19. Learn how noncommercial foodservice is adapting, from menu innovation to cafeteria reconfiguration.
From Bust to Must: Pitfalls and Profits in the COVID-19 Age
September 29, 2020
While many restaurants struggle under the weight of third-party delivery fees, major brands such as Panera and using digital technology to drive sales.
Stacking Up: Snacks Hit Sweet Spot for Sales During Pandemic
September 22, 2020
Snacks continue to serve up sweet sales during the pandemic, though snacking trends are evolving. Explore how COVID-19 is changing snacking patterns.
Don't Worry, Be Hungry: Consumers Hanker for Worry-Free Foodservice
September 15, 2020
Research shows that while consumers hanker for foodservice, they demand reassurances and safeguards. Explore how restaurants feed the need for safety.
Success to Go: Cooking Up Incentives to Whet Appetite for Delivery and Takeout
September 8, 2020
Delivery is surging, but third-party platforms drain profits. Explore restaurant strategies to mitigate the costs of third-party delivery platforms.
A Hunger for Safety: Digital Foodservice Links to Consumer Confidence
September 1, 2020
As consumer confidence drops with the rise in COVID-19 cases, restaurants leverage digital innovations for contactless delivery. Explore key strategies.
Carried Away: Takeout and Delivery Continue to Pick Up Speed Despite On-site Dining
August 25, 2020
Delivery and takeout are increasingly tech-driven as dine-in service continues to stall. Explore a few of the latest off-premise trends from top brands.
At Your Service—Again: Restaurants Reset the Table for Success
August 18, 2020
Learn how the restaurant industry has adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and explore the post-outbreak trends expected to help kickstart sales and growth.
Restaurants Shift Gears on Reopening, Turn to Off-Premises as COVID-19 Cases Pick Up
August 11, 2020
The resurgence of COVID-19 in some states has made restaurant operations rethink resuming dine-in services. Explore the ramifications of re-closing.
Big Slice of Success: Pizza Chains Deliver Sales During Pandemic
August 6, 2020
Takeout and delivery are powering big profits for pizza chains during the pandemic. Explore the ways top brands are taking a slice of off-premise sales.
Second Helpings: Large Restaurant Chains Pile Up Sales Despite COVID-19
July 28, 2020
Learn why national restaurant brands are rebounding from the COVID-19 crisis while sales at small chains and independent restaurants remain sluggish.
In Restaurants We Trust: New COVID-19 Cases Turn Up the Heat on Operator Credibility
July 21, 2020
Gain expert insight to navigate the challenges facing dine-in services at restaurants and prepare your foodservice operation for a resurgence of COVI9-19.
Class Act: K–12 Foodservice Rises to the Challenges of COVID-19
July 14, 2020
Learn how K-12 foodservice operations have shifted to serve quarantined children and explore the budgetary challenges the sector faces.
Cooking Up Comebacks: Restaurants and Revenue on the Rebound
July 7, 2020
As America reopens, foodservice reorients to the new COVID-19 norm. Learn how restaurant operations rebound through menu innovation and off-premise sales.
Turning the Tables: Restaurant Operations Prep to Reopen (Part 2)
June 30, 2020
Explore how foodservice operations are evolving to maximize both safety and sales as on-premise dining resumes.