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A Hearty Appetite for Automation: Top Restaurant Chains Tap Next-Gen Tech to Feed Sales
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 accelerated foodservice innovation. Learn how Domino's and McDonald's are testing next-gen tech to extend the momentum for post-pandemic profits.
Snack and React: Snacking Soars, Family Dining Dips as Foodservice Industry Reinvents Itself
June 29, 2021
While snacks overtook meals during COVID-19, family dining had to be transformed. Explore how Golden Corral, IHOP, and others are reinventing themselves.
Post-Pandemic Possibilities: A Plateful of Opportunities and Challenges
June 15, 2021
As the restaurant industry enters the post-pandemic era, major brands rebalance to navigate a transitional phase, retain gains and reemerge stronger.
Under Wraps: What’s Next for Off-Premises Packaging?
May 20, 2021
Restaurants met evolving off-premises packaging needs last year. But are they ready to address new outdoor dining demands this summer?
Pick-Me-Ups: Pizza Continues to Drive Off-Premises Profits and Possibilities
May 18, 2021
Pizza continues to propel sales in off-premises channels. Learn about Pizza Hut's pickup lane innovation and opportunities for growth in the segment.
A Moveable Feast: Restaurant Chains Bid Goodbye to Brick-and-Mortar Retailers
May 11, 2021
Learn how major restaurant chains like McDonald's are improving margins by moving out of big-box retail stores for stand-alone locations with drive-thrus.
Rustling Up Resiliency: Top Chains Make Big Gains Despite Pandemic
May 4, 2021
Explore how major restaurant chains have managed to boost sales despite COVID-19 and learn what to expect as they continue to build on their success.
The Rise of Ghost Kitchens: What to Know
April 29, 2021
Find out how ghost kitchens are helping both established restaurants and new dining concepts make delivery a cost-effective option.
Socially Delectable: Foodservice Operators Savor Social and Digital Channels
April 27, 2021
Learn how the COVID-19 shift to social and digital channels resulted in pop-up restaurants on Instagram and a gold rush of consumer data for top chains.
All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?
March 25, 2021
The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now.
Sales Surge: Consumers Dig In to Foodservice Despite Pandemic
March 23, 2021
Learn why sales at Texas Roadhouse and Jack in the Box have sizzled during COVID-19 and how these brands have made the leap from surviving to thriving.
Opportunity Is Served: Foodservice Gets Taste of Better Days Ahead
February 23, 2021
As foodservice transitions away from the COVID-19 crisis, operators enter a new era of opportunity. Explore key factors leading to a feast of sales.
Taste of Success: Building on Foodservice Wins in 2020
February 16, 2021
Explore the innovations, from off-premises to ghost kitchens to blended meals, that helped restaurants survive in 2020 and could help them thrive in 2021.
Kitchen Heat: A Look Back at a Pressure-Cooker Year
January 26, 2021
Despite the disastrous impact of COVID-19, the foodservice industry rallied with menu innovation and technological advances. Explore three key trends.
A Plateful of Potential: Foodservice Ingenuity Revives Revenue
January 12, 2021
COVID-19 continues to take foodservice in new directions. Explore the pandemic's far-reaching ramifications as foodservice operations adapt and evolve.
Foodservice Turns Inside Out: Restaurants Reinvent Themselves for Off-Premises Business
January 5, 2021
Learn how Taco Bell, Shack Shake and other fast casual chains are reinventing their restaurant formats to accommodate off-premise business growth.
Hungry for Digital Sales: Pandemic Continues to Propel Foodservice Innovation Forward
December 15, 2020
The pandemic continues to transform foodservice with a shift to off-premise sales. Learn how Chic-Fil-A and Captain D's are adapting to the new norm.
Power to the Pizza! A Foodservice Staple Continues to Drive Profits with Delivery
December 1, 2020
Pizza chains such as Papa John's and Marco's Pizza continue to show the bottom-line importance of menu innovation and delivery technology during COVID-19.
Off-Premises Foodservice Here to Stay as Dining Rooms Reopen
November 17, 2020
Even as consumers return to onsite dining, off-premise channels continue to grow. Learn how DoorDash drives growth and expands the reach of restaurants.
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.