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The Taiwanese wheel cake may just become the next cronut

Behind the Menu: Money Cake opens in New York, tempting pastry fans with the waffle-cream puff hybrid.

Are consumers ordering less delivery? It depends on who you ask

Tech Check: There are signs that demand is slowing. But some are finding the convenience too good to quit.

AI has arrived in restaurants. But what is it, exactly?

Questions abound about this new-to-the-industry technology. Here’s a look at what we know about artificial intelligence, and what we don’t.

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Combi Ovens Versus Conventional Cooking: What Are The Benefits For Operators?

Saving on labor, food and overhead costs has always been a priority for restaurant operators, but in recent years—with tighter competition and other challenges—it’s never been more important. When con...

At age 59, San Francisco's Scoma's restaurant still defers to its elders

Restaurant Rewind: The Fisherman's Wharf landmark has adhered to the traditions set by founder Al Scoma without ignoring what today's customers want.

Smoothie King gets a new CFO, Portillo's hires its first CMO and other restaurant executive shifts

Executive Summary: Gavin Felder is Smoothie King's new chief financial officer and Nick Scarpino was elevated to marketing chief at Portillo's, plus more restaurant executive news of the week.

The Cheesecake Factory benefits from a more discerning consumer

Traffic at the casual-dining chain held steady thanks to what it called a “flight to quality” by customers on a budget.

How Chick-fil-A’s social media loss became El Pollo Loco’s gain

Marketing Bites: When one chicken chain told influencer Miri the Siren she could no longer make videos, she found several others who are relishing the engagement her content brings.

ItsaCheckmate rebrands, acquires AI voice provider VoiceBite

The order integration company has expanded into an all-around digital ordering supplier and now goes by just Checkmate.

How Chip City Cookies plans to use a second round of funding from Danny Meyer's investment arm

The Series B funding brings the Enlightened Hospitality Investments total to $17.5 million, which will help the 38-unit chain compete in the crowded cookie segment.