Restaurant Operations
Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns
November 21, 2023
Fast casual and quick service restaurants are poised for big growth. Learn how Subway and Sizzler are navigating challenges and maximizing opportunities.
A Call for Innovation: Foodservice Bottom Line Expected to Feast on Smartphone Tech in 2023
May 16, 2023
Self-order kiosks symbolize the foodservice tech revolution, but smartphones may soon replace them. Learn why smartphone tech is the future of foodservice.
Palatable Partnerships: Brand Mashups Serve Up Endless Possibilities
November 15, 2022
Major restaurant brands are partnering to expand their reach and points of access. Explore examples of how the co-branding trend boosts check averages.
Game On! Competition Heats Up as Restaurants Recruit Sports Stars to Score Sales
August 24, 2021
Sports promotions are a proven way to score sales for restaurants. Learn how major brands are teaming up with sports icons and fielding sports tie-ins.
Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage
August 17, 2021
Major restaurant chains are taking action to alleviate the post-pandemic labor crunch. Gain insight into the steps taken to attract and retain workers.
Restaurants Redux: Foodservice Preps for Post-Pandemic Profits
April 13, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Steam Ahead: Delivery Foodservice Trend Faces Open Road in COVID-19 Crisis
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 has accelerated the use of delivery to drive revenue for restaurant operations. Explore the evolution of the trend and its impact at major chains.
New Directions: Off-Premise Innovation Steers Foodservice Sales During COVID-19 (Part 2)
June 2, 2020
Foodservice operations are finding ways to maximize business off premises during COVID-19. Learn why drive-throughs are a key source of off-premises sales.
A Downturn’s Upside: Coronavirus Crisis Causes Outbreak of Good News and Goodwill at Foodservice Operations
May 5, 2020
Restaurants are stepping up to the plate during the COVID-19 pandemic to help others. Explore a few examples of goodwill that have emerged from the crisis.
Plant-Based Foodservice Market Grows, Sprouts Debate
April 7, 2020
The influence of the plant-based foodservice trend is growing . Explore the pros and cons of plant-based menu innovation for restaurant operations.
Oh Say Can You Z: Gen Z On Target to Bring More Traffic On Premises in the U.S.
March 31, 2020
Gen Z is emerging as a driving force in foodservice trends. Gain insight to help tailor menu innovation to its tastes and encourage a higher check average.
Thirsty for Menu Innovation: Beverage Category Overflows with Potential
March 24, 2020
Beverage menu innovation helps foodservice sales flow. Explore how operators are riding a rising tide of beverage trends to a higher check average.
At The Culinary Crossroads: Non-Commercial Foodservice Trends
March 17, 2020
From over-the-top burgers to plant-based dishes to power bowls, non-commercial foodservice trends are evolving. Explore non-commercial menu innovation.
Market Bytes: Foodservice Tech Takes a Bigger Place at the Table
March 10, 2020
Tech innovation transforms foodservice operations. Explore the tech trends that help drive a higher check average in the millennial dining market.
Wrap Up: Juicy Morsels from the 2019 Global Foodservice Year in Review
March 3, 2020
What foodservice predictions panned out in 2019? Learn how the trends evolved and gain insight for menu innovation to help drive a higher check average.
Bite Off a Higher Check Average with Snackable Menu Options
February 25, 2020
As consumers swap full meals for small bites, snackable items become a key aspect of menu innovation. Learn how snacks help grow a higher check average.
