How casual-dining restaurants are leveraging technology to enhance their kitchens

Feb 02, 2023

From Chili’s to Walk-On’s and P.F. Chang’s, operators look to enhance speed and efficiency using new tech tools.

Feb 02, 2023

In December, one of my predictions for the new year was that TikTok would be essential for every business. In just the first week of 2023, there was a study proving that to be true...

How Black Bear Diner plans to stick to its roots as it expands

Jan 31, 2023

Black Bear Diner is making several tech investments to simplify operations, but will maintain a focus on its unique environment.

Local Kitchens continues expansion with five new locations coming to Northern California

Jan 31, 2023

During Winter and Spring 2023, The Micro Food Hall is Set To Open New Locations in Novato, San Bruno, Granite Bay, Citrus Heights and Natomas

McDonald’s sharpens its operations as it returns to domestic unit growth

Jan 31, 2023

The company has restarted a program aimed at improving operations to yield higher customer satisfaction scores.

In the Mix: 2023 trend predictions, reasons for restaurant optimism, pickleball as a concept & more

Jan 31, 2023

On the latest episode of In the Mix, the newest video series from Nation’s Restaurant News, beverage directors adjust their inventories to pandemic-era drinkers. Whether it's selling off wine cellars at fire-sale prices, creating...

How restaurants are getting ready for the Super Bowl

Jan 31, 2023

The stage is set for the LVII Super Bowl, with the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off against the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 12 in Glendale, Ariz.’s State Farm Stadium ...

New for restaurant labor in 2023? Optimism.

Jan 30, 2023

Operators cite focus on improving the worker experience as a key driver of recruitment, retention.

How some Phoenix-area restaurants are preparing for the Super Bowl

Jan 30, 2023

Several local restaurants are adding staff or pulling staff from nearby locations, while others are trimming their menus for the event.

Is the restaurant industry immune to layoffs?

Jan 30, 2023

Chipotle has launched a new hiring campaign to help fill 15,000 job openings ahead of the chain’s busy season, which is typically from March to May. The campaign features stories of six existing employees and their career progression, as well as...