Starbucks introduces new Apple Crisp Macchiato to its fall lineup

Four reasons workers are staying away from the restaurant industry and what you can do about it

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Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob surveyed former and current hourly employees and found it’s not the unemployment benefits that keep them from restaurant work.

New York City restaurants sue the city over vaccine mandate

The city has also released guidelines to help businesses as the city transitions to mandated vaccines for restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and gyms.

Applebee’s puts smooth marketing moves on ‘Fancy Like’ song

Brand brings back Oreo Cookie Shake as it rides popularity of country singer Walker Hayes’ ‘date night’ hit — that’s right.

Brinker rolls out virtual Maggiano’s Italian Classics brand

Executives at Chili’s parent expect more measured growth than with It’s Just Wings; 250 restaurants offering it now and 900 expected by mid-year 2021.

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panda Express

Plus innovation at Clean Juice, Dunkin’, Flame Broiler, Fogo de Chão, Little Caesars, Papa John’s, Panera, Pollo Campero, Starbird, Studio Movie Grill, Taco Bell, Tacodeli, Velvet Taco and Yogurtland.

From space food to garlic from Gilroy, a pizza pioneer discusses his career thus far

Blaze Pizza’s co-founder Brad Kent joins this week’s episode of Extra Serving to discuss the chain’s LTOs and his own history.

Are virtual restaurant brands the new frontier for franchising?

Virtual brands have exploded in popularity, but are they franchises? Here’s a look at different models and legal considerations that could drive future development.

Starbucks introduces new Apple Crisp Macchiato to its fall lineup

Plus, pumpkin spice everything returns Aug. 24.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission threatens to revoke liquor licenses from restaurants that require proof of vaccination

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill in June that prohibits businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination to enter.