On- and off-premises, foodservice has had so many twists and turns, it’s hard to keep track of all the pandemic-propelled trends. But while on-site tr...
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The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation
January 28, 2025
Explore how foodservice automation is transforming the industry with AI-powered solutions, robotics, and smart tech, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer experiences.
Next Course: 2023 Foodservice Tech Trends
January 17, 2023
Explore why two foodservice trends--off-premise restaurant formats and artificial intelligence systems--are poised to rise to new heights in 2023.
Serving Up Strategy: Restaurant Chains Navigate Mixed Menu of Opportunities and Challenges
January 10, 2023
As the pandemic fades, new opportunities and challenges arise for foodservice operators. Explore how top restaurant operations are navigating the new norm.
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.
Ordering in is Still in: Consumers Hold On to Off-Premises Preference
December 14, 2021
As labor shortages, supply chain setbacks and safety concerns stall foot traffic, off-premises channels continue to drive results at top restaurant brands.
App and You Shall Receive: Digital Links Tech and Menu Innovation
October 26, 2021
Digital integration continues for restaurant brands, despite returning foot traffic. Learn the latest ways Denny's and Chipotle use digital to drive sales.
Love at First Site: Foodservice Increasingly Linking Up Staff and Tech
October 12, 2021
Learn how parent companies of major restaurant chains are stepping up efforts to ensure foodservice staff and technology are in sync for optimal sales.
Digital Tech Investments Connect Big Restaurant Brands with Big ROI
September 14, 2021
Major investments in digital tech keep paying off for big restaurant brands. Explore the pandemic-propelled innovations paving the way to higher profits.
Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?
August 26, 2021
Find out what adjustments operators across the country made during the pandemic—and how those moves are now helping them increase business.
Growing Pains: Big Chains Post Strong Pandemic Sales, Struggle with Post-Pandemic Demand
July 27, 2021
Now that restrictions have lifted, restaurant operations are straining to find staff to accommodate dine-in demand. Explore how major chains are coping.
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.
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.
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.
