Event Spaces Revamp Protocols to Increase Customer Confidence
- Details Written by Lisa White
In the last several months, the events segment has faced more than its share of challenges.
Famed Economist Pleads the Case for Government Assistance
- Details Written by Jerry Stiegler
Restaurants need government assistance now. Papa John’s grows its business by adding new customers not selling more food to existing ones. A Stanford study that refers to restaurants as COVID-19 “superspreaders” is highly flawed, according to the National Restaurant Association. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Optimism is in the Air for Three Major Foodservice Distributors
- Details Written by Jerry Stiegler
Some encouraging data emerges from the quarterly earnings reports of the three major foodservice distributors. Foodservice operators hired 192,000 employees in October. Wendy’s recorded its highest comparable store sales in 15 years and is turning to the drive thru to keep things moving. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Success in the Current Environment
- Details Written by Juan Martinez
Pivoting. New normal. Off-premises. Contactless. Virtual. Digital. These key words continue to dominate our restaurant-related conversations, as they have since March. And they aren’t going away any time soon.
The Restaurant Performance Edged up Again in September
- Details Written by Jerry Stiegler
The restaurant performance edged up again in September. White Castle will expand its test of robotics. Bloomin’ Brands seems convinced it has a winner with its delivery only concept, Tender Shack. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
University of Saint Joseph Transforms McGovern Hall
- Details Written by Donna Boss
An all-you-care-to-eat dining commons and a retail cafe offer students myriad new menu and seating options.
Comfort Food Reimagined
- Details Written by Lisa White
Comfort foods precipitate feelings of nostalgia and help create a relaxing mood — something that may be connecting more with consumers in this COVID-19 time frame.
How One DSR Revised Constant Contact Sales Method in the Wake of COVID-19
- Details Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
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Potential Stimulus Package Could Assist Many Restaurants
- Details Written by Jerry Stiegler
A stimulus package emerges that will hopefully assist a lot of restaurants. The Food Institute finds some surprising facts in Yelp data. The survival of restaurants may depend on their landlord. McDonald’s is one of the top 10 most valuable brands in the world. These stories and whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
U.S. Retail Sales Beat the Forecasts for September
- Details Written by Jerry Stiegler
The September increase in U.S. retail sales beat the forecasts. Via 313 Pizza has received an investment from the Savory Fund. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
