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BBQ Means Chef Frank!

Watch Smithfield Corporate Chef Frank Dominguez prepare his specialty Asian BBQ Jang Jang Ribs in this BBQ recipe styles segment.

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Drive Thru

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Driving the Future: Reimagining the Drive-Thru Model

Chick-fil-A is Building a Four-Lane Drive-Thru for 75 Cars

Chick-fil-A Unveils Drive-Thru Restaurant with No Seating in Hawaii

Fast Food

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The Crucial Role of Dispute Management and Data Consolidation for Restaurants

For Restaurants and Loyalty, it’s Now a Race to the Top

What Happy Hour Teaches Us About Dynamic Pricing

Consumer Trends

This HR technology platform shortens the hiring process from two weeks to two days.

Will Student Loan Payments Sour Restaurant Spending?

Why the Future of Fast Food is ‘Phygital’

Ranking the Top Fast-Food Chains by Guest Satisfaction

Restaurant Operations

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What Tech Investments Should Restaurants Consider for Growth?

Nontraditional Site Competition Heats Up in Fast Food

Ask the Restaurant Legal Professionals: Are You Required to Accommodate Animals?

Franchising

Biggby Coffee in Akron, Ohio.

McDonald's Vet Adds Fuel to BIGGBY COFFEE's Growth Aspirations

Tony Gemignani Brings World-Class Expertise to Fast-Casual Pizza

Huey Magoo's Flourishes in Chicken Tender Segment

Menu Innovations

Zaxby's Zax Sauce bottle.

Zaxby's Auctions the First Bottled Zax Sauce for $30,000

How Chef James Sanchez Keeps Things Fresh in Whataburger's Kitchen

Coffee Chains Get In the Energy Drink Business

Fast Casual

Salata operator Phil Howard.

6 Questions with Salata Managing Member Phil Howard

Growth-Minded Freddy’s Keeps the Focus on Franchisees

Latino-Led Cilantro Taco Grill Looks to Scale Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Employee Management

Staff inside a fast-food restaurant making chicken.

Fast-Food Chains, Officials Reach Deal in California Wage Battle

Why Restaurants Should Embrace the Gig Economy Shift

Harassment in the Restaurant Industry Part II: Employee Discipline

Emerging Concepts

Crisp & Green interior of restaurant.

QSR's Best Franchise Deals: 2023 Edition

Roastery Mr. Espresso Opens First Store, Blending Italian Heritage and American Flair

Drew Brees and Smalls Sliders Game Plan for National Stardom

Health & Wellness

Native Foods interior of restaurant.

How Plant-Based Chains are Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

Inside Smoothie King’s Transformation to a Healthy Lifestyle Brand

What Wellness Means Now for Restaurants

Customer Experience

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Excel at CX, Even With Limited Staff

How Subscription Loyalty Programs Maximize Guest Satisfaction

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Rebrands with a Modern Vibe

Business Advice

Interior of a fast-food restaurant.

The 'All-Purpose' Shelf: Your Swiss Army Knife in Revenue Management

How Restaurants Can Master Revenue Management

Inspire Brands and the Making of a Restaurant Group Unlike Any Other

Marketing & Promotions

Pretzelmaker's upcoming prototype.

Pretzelmaker Puts Twist on Tradition to Woo Modern Consumer

Subway's Newest Restaurant Takes to the Sky

Denise Pedini Leads a Loyalty Renaissance at Newk’s

Finance

Pie Five's new Margherita Pizza.

Pie Five to Test Pizza Inn as Virtual Brand

McDonald's to Raise Royalty Fees for First Time in 30 Years

Demystifying Payment Processing Fees: What Restaurants Need to Know

Technology

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Can AI Help Restaurants Prevent Theft?

Looking Beyond the Cloud to Create Better Digital Dining Experiences

Fueling Sales through Psychology: What to Learn from Uber and DoorDash