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How Do Robotic Waiters Work & Are They Right for Your Restaurant?

A look at how a robo-waiter works, average pricing, pros and cons of using one, and more.

How Bite Ninja is Helping Restaurants Leverage Remote Workers to Ease Staffing Challenges

The new technology platform is helping restaurants connect with remote workers to fill drive-through and counter service shifts.

This App is Helping Restaurants Monetize Food Surplus and Curb Food Waste

Global app Too Good to Go is helping restaurants profit from surplus and fight food waste in the process. Here’s how it works.

How This Organization Strives to Normalize Mental Health Conversations Among Restaurant Workers

Founded in 2017, Heard runs weekly mental health and wellness support sessions, designed specifically for restaurant industry workers.

This Organization Sends Financial Support Directly to Restaurant Industry Workers’ Pockets

Founded in 2015, the Southern Smoke Foundation serves as an industry safety net, distributing more than $10 million directly to people in the food and beverage industry so far.

This Nonprofit Provides Financial Relief When Restaurant Employees Face a Family Crisis

Nonprofit CORE provides grants to restaurant employees with children in times of crisis. Here's how it works.

This Company is Helping Restaurants Offer Healthcare Benefits at Just $3 per Month

Oyster Sunday's benefits program gives foodservice professionals access to preventive care, mental health, family planning services, and more at discounted rates.

8 Restaurants Share Their Top Technology Game Changers

Restaurant operators and managers nationwide share their favorite technology solutions.

How to Use a Mobile Communication Platform to Increase Efficiency at Your Restaurant

We break down how adopting a mobile communication platform can enhance communications restaurant-wide and some of the top ways restaurants are using current platforms.

How This Roving Restaurant Concept Is Striving for Zero Waste

Slow Burn founders Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava share how they're cutting down on food waste while boosting margins through sustainable menu strategies and beyond.

Tap Into One of This Year’s Biggest Trends – Experiential Dining – With These 14 Creative Restaurant Ideas

We break down exactly what “experiential dining” encompasses, plus share a few ideas any restaurant can implement without transforming their entire concept. Use it as inspiration to find strategies that match your own brand and audience. 

Why This National Restaurant Concept Started Offering Therapy to Guests

We chat with Noodle & Company about its newest value-based promotion.