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Reyna Estrada

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Reyna Estrada

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Operations

Steal these operational hacks from college dining, health care and more

From AI as a menu-planning tool to pickling vegetable scraps, these ideas are ready to put into action, courtesy of the Menu Directions conference.

Food

6 surprising plant-based standouts from the Restaurant Show

Reyna Estrada, the resident vegetarian editor on FoodService Director. identifies the meat-free dining trends on the Show floor.

Marketing Bites: Bar Louie has deals in store for the holidays. Shoney’s is hosting a Christmas Day Feast. And Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe launches drink specials.

McDonald’s Squishmallow Happy Meal will be available in restaurants nationwide, beginning Dec. 26.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Wingstop.

Marketing Bites: Crumbl launches a “Wonka” themed cookie. TGI Fridays and O’Charley’s focus on value. And Scooter’s Coffee donates to nonprofit Reading is Fundamental.

Women remain underrepresented in the executive ranks nationwide. But things are improving, especially at restaurant chains. And these CEOs are leading the way.

When it came to restaurant marketing this year, operators found success by tapping into childhood memories, boosting loyalty and playing up deals.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Red Robin.

Marketing Bites: Pizza Hut says thank you to delivery drivers, Wingstop launches a card game and Shoney’s celebrates National Free Hot Fudge Cake Day.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Thompson Central Park New York.

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s has teamed up with Kerwin Frost to launch new limited edition adult happy meals. Dunkin’ and Martha Stewart launch martini glasses. And Kura Sushi introduces a new Bikkura Pon prize collection

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