Operations

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Explore how restaurant chains handle closures, workforce shifts, and challenges amidst industry turbulence. Learn about strategies for managing closures and optimizing workforce.

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Explore the operational strategies that propelled top restaurant chains to success and learn how they navigated challenges in Q1 2025. Discover insights into sales growth, menu innovation, and traffic improvement.

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Explore the growing trend of weekend dining in restaurants and its impact on consumer behavior, based on insights from Technomic.

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Explore how the Independent Restaurant Coalition advocates for tax exemptions on service charges to enhance compensation fairness in independent restaurants.

Explore how Cava leverages loyalty and in-restaurant experiences to optimize operations and drive customer satisfaction. Learn about their innovative scheduling model, hospitality focus, and technology initiatives.

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Explore the latest trends in restaurant traffic, consumer behavior, and economic indicators influencing the dining landscape.

Explore the growing trend of food-focused convenience store designs, with a focus on Kent, 7-Eleven, and GPM Investments. Learn how these retailers are innovating their operations to meet customer demands.

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Explore the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and recent lawsuits against major chains, including Chuck E. Cheese.

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Explore the details of the integrated partnership between Uber Eats and OpenTable and its potential impact on restaurant operations, revenue growth, and customer engagement.

Learn about the recent dress code changes at Starbucks and the resulting controversy with employees and the union.