by International Associations | Apr 2, 2021 | Covid-19
Concepts like MrBeast Burger are keeping some operators afloat during the pandemic. But will they become a permanent fixture in kitchens?By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 26, 2021 Illustration: Restaurant Business staff When Bill Tinsley was creating the business plan for the...
by pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) | Apr 1, 2021 | Covid-19
Takeout and delivery demand has heightened the need for new and different types of containers. By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2021 Packaging courtesy of Verterra It doesn’t take a data scientist to confirm that the demand for to-go packaging has skyrocketed. Any...
by pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) | Mar 26, 2021 | Covid-19
The Association surveyed operators and consumers to pinpoint current culinary and dining trends.By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2021 Photo courtesy of National Restaurant Association Much of the restaurant industry was in survival mode throughout 2020, and the...
by jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) | Mar 23, 2021 | Covid-19
After a tough pandemic, the industry could face a strong decade as consumers return and companies build new locations. By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2021 Illustration: Restaurant Business staff Restaurant operators have been walking through a deep, dark tunnel...
by hlalley@technomic.com (Heather Lalley) | Mar 22, 2021 | Covid-19
The owner of Fannie’s Cafe in Chicago closed the doors of her bakery-cafe only to receive a business-saving grant a few weeks later, leaving her with a tough choice. By Heather Lalley on Jan. 22, 2021 Photo courtesy Fannie’s Cafe Stephanie Rybandt, who...
by pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) | Mar 19, 2021 | Covid-19
High unemployment and low business travel add up to a slow recovery.By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 22, 2021 Photo courtesy of Hilton Hotels The pandemic has been devastating to the hotel industry and it looks like the economic slump will continue into 2021. In a report...