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Under Wraps: What’s Next for Off-Premises Packaging?

Restaurants met evolving off-premises packaging needs last year. But are they ready to address new outdoor dining demands this summer?

The Rise of Ghost Kitchens: What to Know

Find out how ghost kitchens are helping both established restaurants and new dining concepts make delivery a cost-effective option.

Restaurant Rock Stars: Serving Up Hope and Help During the Pandemic

COVID-19 plunged the restaurant industry into a dark period, yet the best in people shined through. Read 3 inspiring profiles of resiliency and goodwill.

Restaurants Redux: Foodservice Preps for Post-Pandemic Profits

Explore how the stimulus package, rising COVID-19 vaccination rates and the return of dine-in services are poised to make business bloom this spring.

Protein Power! The Future of Protein Alternatives in Foodservice

Plant-based meat alternatives are growing beyond burgers into a variety of options. Explore the latest protein alternatives, from plants to lab-grown meat.

All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?

The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now.

Easy Does It: Restaurants Find Comfort Food Sales Satisfying

Comfort food classics and contemporary takes have surged during COVID-19. Explore the latest trends in tried-and-true favorites that feed the bottom line.

Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success

Snacking has increased in recent years. Here’s how to customize your offerings to satisfy the unique preferences of every generation.

Opportunity Is Served: Foodservice Gets Taste of Better Days Ahead

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

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.

Business Booster: COVID-19 Vaccine Poised to Give Foodservice Sales a Shot in the Arm

With the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, restaurant operations prep for another seismic shift. Explore the vaccine's implications for the industry.

Kitchen Heat: A Look Back at a Pressure-Cooker Year

Despite the disastrous impact of COVID-19, the foodservice industry rallied with menu innovation and technological advances. Explore three key trends.

The Skinny on Foodservice Innovation: Trim the Fat, Beef Up Technology

Learn how the COVID-19 has compelled major restaurant chains to trim menus and integrate technology to manage margins more effectively and increase sales.

A Plateful of Potential: Foodservice Ingenuity Revives Revenue

COVID-19 continues to take foodservice in new directions. Explore the pandemic's far-reaching ramifications as foodservice operations adapt and evolve.

Can’t Curb the Enthusiasm: Foodservice Consumers Brake for Curbside Pickup

Curbside pickup is claiming a growing share of off-premise business. Learn how the trend is impacting the foodservice and how chains are adapting.

Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? The Demographics of Delivery and Takeout

Younger consumers are most receptive to restaurant takeout and delivery. Learn key demographics driving the growth of off-premise business during COVID-19.

Hungry for Digital Sales: Pandemic Continues to Propel Foodservice Innovation Forward

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.

Noncommercial Foodservice: Pandemic Prepared and Palate Pleasing

Communal dining is being transformed by COVID-19. Learn how noncommercial foodservice is adapting, from menu innovation to cafeteria reconfiguration.

Stacking Up: Snacks Hit Sweet Spot for Sales During Pandemic

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

Research shows that while consumers hanker for foodservice, they demand reassurances and safeguards. Explore how restaurants feed the need for safety.

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