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Operations

In a tough year for casual dining, Asian concepts were clear winners

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 17, 2024

Sushi and Korean barbecue were on fire in 2023. Full-service pizza, meanwhile, came up cold.

Food

Introducing the Summer of Soft Serve

 By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 06, 2024

State of the Plate: Menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse finds plenty of delicious examples that soft-serve ice cream's reach is expanding far beyond fast food.

Food

The best things we ate at this year's National Restaurant Show

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 22, 2024

The annual exhibition of all things foodservice is traditionally a great place to find the latest in menu trends and this one did not disappoint. Here’s what Restaurant Business editors liked the most.

Marketing

McDonald’s goes ‘grandmacore’ with its new Grandma McFlurry

By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2024

The limited-time treat celebrates the memories made with grandma at the chain’s restaurants, the burger giant said.

Food

Barbecue sauces add regional flavor, bold taste to comfort food favorites

Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on May 10, 2024

Adding bold flavor with condiments such as barbecue sauce can be a game-changer.

Financing

How Chip City Cookies plans to use a second round of funding from Danny Meyer's investment arm

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

The Series B funding brings the Enlightened Hospitality Investments total to $17.5 million, which will help the 38-unit chain compete in the crowded cookie segment.

Financing

As it is sold, Clean Juice struggles with supply issues

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

Operators have closed or rebranded nearly half of the chain’s locations over the past year and a half. And then as the chain was sold last week, franchisees were told the company lost its distribution contract.

Food

How we all came to scream for ice cream

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: 'Tis the season to break out the sprinkles and split a few bananas. Join us as we look at the origins of ice cream and how it evolved to the sales-driver it is today.

Food

How to use the plus-one strategy to build unique LTOs

Sponsored content from our partner AFP advanced food products llc on Apr. 25, 2024

This strategy can help operators elevate core menu items and create signature dishes by re-imagining everyday ingredients.

Operations

These are the rising stars of the eatertainment space

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2024

At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, leaders of Puttshack, Pinstripes, Alamo Drafthouse and the new Joy Trade platform shared their plans for growth.

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