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Chains

Shake Shack to Open Hong Kong Location Ahead of Expansion in China

7 years ago

Shake Shack's rapid expansion is changing the face of American burgers across the world.

Marketing

Tock CEO Nick Kokonas Says He Can Prove Many Restaurants Are Overpaying OpenTable

7 years ago

The Tock CEO's disdain for OpenTable isn't secret, but it seems he now has empirical evidence to back up what he's been saying for years.

People

Announcing René Redzepi at Skift Global Forum 2017

7 years ago

Chains

Brooklyn Coffee Shop Claims Starbucks Caused Unicorn Confusion

7 years ago

Independents

How to Replicate an Iconic Bar Halfway Around the World

7 years ago

Tech

Blue Apron Will Need to Raise More Money After Disappointing IPO

7 years ago

It's difficult to see any good news in this story.

Uncategorized

Delivery Hero Plans to Raise $1.1 Billion in IPO

7 years ago

The once upstart food delivery market has officially grown up, as evidenced by the huge valuations — like Delivery Hero's €4.4 valuation post IPO.

People

France’s Visionary Chef, Alain Senderens, Dies at Age 77

7 years ago

I had the pleasure of seeing Senderens speak in 2014. "Taste is the art of discerning. This is learned,” he said, speaking to time and research it takes to become a seasoned chef. In a world focused on innovation and execution at lightning speed, what is his legacy?

Tech

Resy’s CEO Talks the State and Future of In-Restaurant Technology

7 years ago

No longer just a reservations startup, Resy has emerged as a thoughtful leader in restaurant tech. Expect a lot more as they continue to work with top-tier partners like Union Square Cafe to develop hospitality technology that quietly powers guest experiences.

Chains

Olive Garden’s Business Grows Amid Casual Dining Decline

7 years ago

Everyone agrees consumer behavior around restaurant chains is changing, but struggle to capture exactly what's happening. So what's to blame for Olive Garden's success last quarter — strong marketing around take-out or strong salad and breadsticks?

Independents

Food Leads the Way as Unused Spaces Morph into New Destinations

7 years ago

Strategy

Amazon’s Big Buy Will Usher in the Grocery Store of the Future

7 years ago

We're used to on-demand everything, so why shouldn't physical stores be influenced by the same technology and convenience we've come to expect in the digital era?