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Operations

Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 11, 2025

The sibling family-dining chains are modernizing their food and restaurants as they look to appeal to younger, on-the-go customers.

Operations

Wine concepts were the surprise toast of casual dining last year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2025

Despite a nationwide slump in wine sales, wine-centric casual-dining chains like Sixty Vines and Postino are booming. Here’s their recipe for success.

Technology

Automated beverage system Botrista lands investment from Jollibee Foods

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 15, 2024

The Philippines-based owner of Jollibee and Smashburger called Botrista’s DrinkBot machine a “game-changer.”

Beverage

Energy drinks are finding their place in the restaurant space

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 06, 2023

Energy drinks have been around in the restaurant industry for many years, but the market is expected to grow and restaurants are quick to get on board.

Food

Taco Bell tries Baja Blast-flavored energy drinks

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 19, 2023

The drinks come in two varieties: Baja Blast Charged Berry or Mountain Dew Energy Baja Blast.

Beverage

Looking for a less painful way to discount, restaurants make happy hours all day long

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2022

As they look to provide value during a time of high inflation, full-service restaurants are sacrificing some of their highest-margin items: drinks.

Beverage

Panera goes for the big gulp with revamped monthly beverage subscription

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 18, 2022

Building on the success of its coffee subscription, the fast casual launched the $10.99-a-month Unlimited Sip Club, which offers 26 self-serve beverages.

Operations

Plastic straw restrictions re-emerge in NYC

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2021

A new law set to take effect Nov. 1 will limit when customers can use a non-biodegradable version and requires restaurants to steer them to more environmentally friendly options.

Beverage

Texas makes takeout alcohol sales permanent

By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation turning his emergency pandemic measure into law, enabling to-go liquor to be a post-pandemic option for restaurants.