Operations

New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology
Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Going too far?

Restaurants could be losing one of the industry's key federal protections, and that's not the only extreme possibility that emerged for the business.

Operations

The largest limited-service franchisees by region

A look at the largest franchisees in each region finds companies that are experts in their markets, and have local management and distribution to support franchisee stores.

Shelving and food storage equipment is usually taken for granted—it’s just there when you need it. But manufacturers now design many of these products to not only be efficient but to assist with food safety concerns, too. So now may be a good time to take a look at these back-of-house stalwarts to see if they could use some updating.

Every year, equipment manufacturers introduce new products designed to help operators work more efficiently and profitably. This year was no exception.

When asked by Fast Company magazine to name a must-have kitchen gadget not yet invented, Suzanne Goin, chef-owner of Los Angeles’ Lucques and A.O.C. restaurants, chose a tool that would automatically load the dishwasher.

Effective communication usually defuses conflict. But not necessarily in the current-day restaurant business.

Tough times can push restaurateurs to extremes in their pursuit of sales. Here are some examples of that unconventional behavior.

A provision of the measures currently before Congress has the unintended effect of denying some midsize companies one of the intended breaks.

Getting an emerging concept into a grocery store can be a smart—and relatively low-cost—way to build brand recognition and, potentially, add a retail channel. But challenges can abound.

The fast-casual brand is said to be launching a consulting service for other restaurants.

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