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Chains

New on the Menu: Duck Season at Arby’s

6 years ago

Seasonal menu items done right spark interest and make it fun for diners used to a standard menu. But there's a wrong and a right way to do it.

Tech

SevenRooms Is Building an Alexa Skill for Restaurant Operators

6 years ago

Amazon's Alexa has already proven its value to consumers at home, but integrating voice technology into front of house restaurant operations could be a true time-saver for busy staff.

Tech

OpenTable Unveils Centralized Reservations for Restaurant Groups

6 years ago

At this point, group-level features are table stakes for reservations companies and are a huge part of winning the all-important group contracts.

Chains

Domino’s Claims Confidence as Rivals Stumble

6 years ago

Domino's isn't so much a pizza company as a delivery and technology juggernaut, and that's allowing it to sidestep a lot of the industry's operational issues.

Tech

Uber Eats Is Worth as Much as $20 Billion in Proposed Valuation

6 years ago

Uber sees value in multiple business lines that take advantage of its technology, insights, and brand. But Uber Eats is a big business on its own by any measurement.

Chains

Wendy’s Marketing Formula: ‘Know Your Brand Better Than Anyone Else’

6 years ago

The best way to copy Wendy's marketing success: don't. Find your own brand voice, sharpen it up, and be willing to get controversial.

Design

Interview: Better Restaurant Design Through Better Collaboration

6 years ago

Having a design team that really understands the business of restaurants, in addition to having a keen eye, is key to any successful partnership.

Chains

Subway Jumps Into Delivery at 9,000 U.S. Locations

6 years ago

Will delivery "save" Subway? No. But since delivery is becoming a mission critical part of a restaurant's operational strategy, the chain is smart to roll it out in a big way.

Independents

Interview: How Art and Activism Inspire Change in Hotels and Restaurants

6 years ago

Gone are the days of the stodgy hotel restaurant. Now, restaurants within hotels play an integral role in the vibe, business model, and guest experience. There's also plenty of room to affect real change.

Chains

Restaurants Are Facing an ‘Evolve or Die’ Reality

6 years ago

To survive, be smart (don't panic) about tech, and keep your eyes on what actually makes money.

Chains

Will Getting Rid of Restaurants Eliminate Delivery Friction?

6 years ago

This isn't about ghost restaurants: The real opportunity here is for existing brands to leverage their existing products and loyal diners to better deliver experiences that wouldn't otherwise happen.

Chains

Shake Shack Adds an Executive Chef to Its Culinary Innovation Team

6 years ago

As Shake Shack continues its rapid pace of expansion, the new role is a necessary addition to keep up with the local food partnerships and chef collaborations that have become part of the chain's signature offerings.

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