It’s no doubt 2020 was a difficult year for job seekers across the U.S. For me, all the alarming news stories circulating online about the havoc COVID-19 would wreak became vividly real that second week… 5 Lessons Learned Helping People Land Restaurant Jobs in a Pandemic

Restaurant jobs are demanding. They test one’s physical and mental stamina to a degree greater than many other professions. I can speak with authority on the subject: I’ve been in the business nearly five decades… Why You Should Never Stop Learning

It doesn’t take a case study or detective work to understand why Sonic Drive-In experienced a different COVID-19 than most restaurants. After all, it’s in the name. The brand’s pull-up design and throwback DNA became… Sonic Drive-In Finds the Fast Lane During COVID-19

The field of restaurant-led special acquisition companies becomes more crowded by the week. The latest entry is Sizzle Acquisition Corp., spearheaded by Steve Salis, the co-founder of &pizza and Salis Holdings. At least seven SPACs… &pizza Co-Founder Leads New Special Acquisition Company

One of the key metrics for evaluating the performance of a quick-service restaurant is throughput, which measures how many customers can be served per hour. Consistently serving customers quickly and accurately while providing a superior… How to Increase Throughput at Your Quick-Service Restaurant

  JJ Johnson was on the fast track to the high-profile, celebrity-chef life. There were the premier cooking gigs, the TV appearances, the James Beard Award. But a trip to West Africa reset the course of… How COVID-19 Saved This NYC Fast Casual

A former Panda Express employee is suing the chain for sexual harassment and emotional distress after attending a self-improvement seminar that engaged in “cult-like rituals,” like forcing participants to strip naked. The 23-year-old woman attended… Lawsuit: Panda Express Workers Forced to Strip ‘Almost Naked’ at Self-Help Seminar

Each of Del Taco’s moves is motivated by the push for “ultimate convenience.” CEO John Cappasola defined that as “maximizing all of our on and off-premises service modes and considering new ways guests want to… Del Taco Unveils Next Chapter of its Digital Story

Zaxby’s marketing chief Joel Bulger believes the “chicken sandwich wars” have reached the natural selection phase. This past year, chicken sandwiches—breaded and grilled—were included in 6.7 percent of all U.S. restaurant orders, according to The… Zaxby's is Playing to Win the Chicken Sandwich Wars

Traditional restaurants have suffered tremendously during COVID-19. The quick-service segment, however, has managed to survive and, in some cases, thrive during the pandemic. Menu changes, drive-thru options, delivery and other innovations have allowed some quick-service… Back to ‘Normal:' How Vaccine Rollouts Will Impact Quick-Service Traffic