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    Steve Manning

    Steve Manning is a journalist based in Idaho. When he's not writing, he can usually be found at the theater or taking his dog on a hike. If he could only go to one restaurant for the rest of his life, it would be Al's Place in San Francisco.
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    How the Right Playlist Can Transform Your Restaurant

    One of the most powerful weapons in a restaurant operator’s arsenal is also one of the most unappreciated: music. 

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    Taking a Closer Look at Pizza Hut's Transformation

    Transformation is at the core of Pizza Hut’s brand. When Dan and Frank Carney founded the company in Wichita, Kansas more than 60 years ago, they developed their iconic pan pizza in response to evolving consumer behavior: the rise of delivery meant...

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    How White Castle Is Building the AI-Powered Restaurant of Tomorrow

    White Castle may be more than a century old, but it’s leading the charge into the restaurant industry’s future. In recent years, the iconic hamburger chain has begun rolling out artificial intelligence and automation solutions, from burger-flipping...

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    How Torchy's Tacos Became So "Damn Good"

    From a single food truck on the streets of Austin to a fast-growing national brand, Torchy’s Tacos has come a long way in 17 years. What has not changed is the mindset of its founder.

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    It’s 2023… Are Restaurants Prepared for What’s Ahead?

    After several years of chaos, restaurant operators finally have the space to take stock of where they are and where they want to go next. As Danny Klein, the Editorial Director of QSR and FSR Magazines described it, the industry is in a...

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    How Restaurant Chains Are Redefining Convenience

    As the restaurant industry returns to its pre-pandemic strength, one segment is dominating the rest. In 2022, quick-service restaurants generated 107 percent of their 2019 revenue, compared to casual dining's 81 percent and fine dining's 87 percent. 

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