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Chains

McDonald’s First Eco-Friendly Restaurant Is Open in Maryland

6 years ago

One location of the fast food restaurant has gone green enough for certification from the Green Restaurant Association. Incentives to franchisees could equal more to come in the future.

Chains

Wendy’s Reddit AMA Can’t Match Its Top-Notch Twitter Game

6 years ago

Wendy's Reddit AMA keeps the formula for the brand's secret sauce to itself, and still provides no answer to the future of Spicy Chicken Nuggets.

Independents

Ken Friedman’s Times Takedown Details Key Problems Facing the Industry

6 years ago

Ken Friedman is the latest industry boldface name to face accusations of inappropriate and abusive behavior, and has stepped away from his job as a result. As these stories continue to come to light, we must work to identify the underlying problems to repair the damage and move forward.

Tech

SevenRooms Raises $8M to Expand Its Reservations and Customer Management System

6 years ago

In the competitive restaurant software market, services continue to double-down on the features that make them uniquely attractive to potential customers.

Marketing

One Strong Case for Reviews by the People

6 years ago

Amid all the song and dance described here, professional critics have to work even harder to discern the everyday diner experience from a show put on solely for a critic's benefit.

Tech

Eatsa’s Technology Might Just Save It

6 years ago

We talk plenty about Eatsa's technology, but rarely its food. That's one sign that the company's tech is bigger than its quinoa.

People

Mario Batali Steps Away From His Businesses Following Sexual Harassment Reports

6 years ago

Many acknowledge today is a dark day for the restaurant industry. Now we need industry leaders to continue to come forward to address and remedy these types of unhealthy and illegal workplace behaviors.

Chains

Secret Ingredient: Pei Wei, the Concept Built Ahead of Its Time

6 years ago

This reads like the ultimate fast casual success story — and it's been in the works for well over a decade.

Tech

Uber Eats Celebrates Its Second Anniversary With a Rebrand

6 years ago

Uber Eats is two years old and growing fast with its eye on worldwide expansion. The new Uber Eats app, just released, is designed with a global audience in mind.

People

Chefs Look Beyond Cookware, Building Lifestyle Businesses

6 years ago

Chefs and the restaurants they create are firmly ensconced in pop culture — so much so that they've made the leap into fashion. We sure did pay $45 for a t-shirt from this collection.

People

This Year’s Eater Awards Have an Activist Edge

6 years ago

There's a progressive theme in many of Eater's national awards this year, helping to prove that food, people, and politics are inseparable.

Chains

Secret Ingredient: Buffalo Wild Wings’ Faster, Smaller and Cheaper Brand

6 years ago

Amid its year of change, Buffalo Wild Wings has maintained strong branding built on wings, sauce, and sports. Concepts may evolve, but this brand's ethos runs deep.