FSR Features

The U.S. Pickleball Association reports there were more than 44,000 courts across some 10,700 North American locations at the start of 2023.

Inside the Pickleball Frenzy and Race to Open Eatertainment Hotspots

Five minutes. That’s how long it took for the spring pickleball league to sell out at Smash Park in Des Moines, Iowa.

Introducing ‘The Convertible Culture’ in Restaurants, and Why it All Starts with the Top Down

There is no great company culture unless it’s first demonstrated by how corporate treats the managers and chefs.

How to Outsource Menu Innovation

Why operators and chefs are turning to this solution.

SpotOn’s Chief Product Officer, Bryan Solar, with his kids.

On Parenthood and Restaurant Tech Innovation

The CPO talks about growing up around the restaurant industry and how becoming a father influences his product strategy.

Are Restaurant Labor Shortages the Reason Behind Increased Interest in Robotic Waiters?

Most would agree behind-the-scenes, Ford-esque production lines are a natural place for automation, even in a restaurant. But what if the robot shows its face?

Minneapolis-based First Draft features 54 taps filled with everything from local beers, wines, and seltzers to cocktails on tap like a moscow mule.

Self-Pour Walls Spike Alcohol Sales and Boost Guest Experiences, Operators Say

Self-service technology is nothing new; just look at the widespread popularity of vending machines, ATMs, and frozen yogurt brands.

A mocha martina (left) is one example of how bar manager mari howe (right) is elevating the beverage program at Maui’s Pacific’o on the beach by using ingredients from the restaurant’s O’o farm, such as fresh coffee beans.

How to Craft Innovative Farm-Driven Cocktails

When Mari Howe was first invited to work on the beverage program at Pacific’o on the Beach, there were only three cocktails on the menu.

10 Fascinating Tech Products to Watch in 2023

With lower staffing levels remaining a key challenge for operators, solutions that simplify labor-intensive tasks took center stage at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show. ...

Dave & Buster's customers watch sports on TV with drinks in their hands.

Dave & Buster's Unveils Comprehensive Roadmap to Eatertainment Dominance

When CEO Chris Morris joined Dave & Buster's after the $835 million merger with Main Event, he and his

How TGI Fridays is Winning Loyal Guests Through Simplicity

Lindsay Eichten knows TGI Fridays’ latest innovation won’t buzz the headlines. There’s no AI greeting a guest at the drive-thru, or a robot rolling through the aisle to sing happy birthday. ...