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Delaware North promoted Seth Rose to president of Patina Group, which operates premium restaurants and catering venues across major U.S. markets.
Chipotle is targeting Gen Alpha while Mike's Red Tacos installed new leadership, as restaurant marketing trends echo 2016 approaches.
A commercial director who has worked on campaigns for major QSR chains argues that restaurant advertising must now prioritize value messaging and brand personality alongside food aesthetics to break t
Market Hall at Manhattan West will open this fall with 12 restaurant concepts, a full-service restaurant, two bars, and retail across more than 34,000 square feet.
Ice machines warrant dedicated food-safety oversight rather than routine equipment maintenance, since ice contacts nearly every guest's beverage or food.
Papa Johns is adjusting its marketing strategy, while separate bankruptcy filings from a Moe's franchisee and a New York restaurant operator signal financial stress among different segments of the ind
A restaurant consultant argues that successful fall game-day menus can leverage existing pantry ingredients rather than requiring new stock, positioning simplification as a strategic advantage during
Restaurant Dive examines whether foodservice operations can prevent future Cyclospora outbreaks.
Wheat, sugar, and cocoa prices jumped in August due to war, weather, and supply chain disruptions, signaling potential food cost pressures for restaurant operators in the near term.
House Foods Group is considering removing CoCo Ichibanya curry chain from its portfolio.
Restaurant leaders are deploying AI to accelerate customer service responses, analyze customer sentiment across locations, and redirect staff toward higher-value hospitality work—signaling a shift tow
McDonald's and Domino's both pursue growth through global expansion, digital initiatives, and customer engagement, though their strategies differ.
Chipotle's CFO Adam Rymer sold $327,000 in stock through automatic RSU vesting, a routine transaction that signals no material change in his conviction—he retains a $3.2 million stake in the company.
Huddle House is offering incentives to support franchisee expansion.
Chartwells Higher Education identified five campus dining trends for fall including Gen Z grazing, fibermaxxing, and texture-focused innovation, signaling where student food preferences are shifting.
A Food Institute news brief covers leadership changes at Wendy's and new data on U.S. protein consumption trends.
Otto and Restoke have partnered on AI-powered restaurant ordering.
Trump's tariffs create a mechanism that shifts wealth toward upper tiers of the food supply chain, suggesting cost pressures may concentrate unevenly across producers and retailers.
Massachusetts passed H.4813 regarding liquor licenses, a development that could prompt other states to reconsider their own liquor licensing frameworks and potentially affect restaurant valuations.
A local Mediterranean restaurant chain has partnered with an Eagle-based firm to support its expansion plans.
Article on Directors & Officers insurance for leveraged franchisees ahead of economic downturn — relevant to multi-unit operators managing risk but vendor-focused on insurance solutions.
IP-driven limited-time promo for brand milestone — illustrates reliance on licensed LTO campaigns to drive traffic in mature bakery-café segment.
MarginEdge closed an $80 million Series D funding round to expand its restaurant AI platform.
Ranch dressing is gaining global traction, spurring product innovations including new brands and flavor variants, though foodborne illness concerns have accompanied its rise.
A franchisee operating Tex-Mex restaurants has filed for bankruptcy and closed locations.
Walk-On's is launching a smaller, redesigned sports bar format.
Restaurant operators are increasingly shifting focus from transaction-based metrics like cover counts to guest lifetime value, suggesting a broader industry move toward understanding and retaining ind
Passive franchise ownership, promoted as a low-effort income model, carries risks to customer experience, employee welfare, and business sustainability according to franchise industry analysis.
August promotional calendar tied to seasonal occasions — tactical deals without operational or strategic takeaway.
Industry observers identify the restaurant menu as a significant brand touchpoint, suggesting menus merit greater attention in overall brand strategy.
Sphera Franchise Group reported H1 2026 sales exceeding RON 754 million, reflecting continued scale across its portfolio.
African cuisine is gaining visibility in the U.S. restaurant market, though African food businesses face barriers to expansion, signaling both emerging opportunities and structural challenges in the c
Ad hoc food cost cuts tend to be unsustainable without systematic controls, as savings typically erode or manifest as quality or portion degradation.
Tariffs are prompting food and beverage companies to reassess sourcing, refund policies, and financial planning, signaling growing operational complexity in supply chain management.
Industry perspective frames the future restaurant as one where technology and hospitality coexist rather than compete, with guest experience as the organizing principle.
Apex Smart Locker Solutions offers an automated order pickup system for restaurants.
Canada continues to experience restaurant closures, though at a slower pace than previously forecast, suggesting the sector's headwinds may be moderating.
Tonnato, a canned-tuna-based sauce, is gaining adoption among independent restaurants across the country, signaling growing interest in accessible, shelf-stable ingredients that can anchor distinctive
Roundup of LTO launches and marketing commentary — individual items lack depth; useful only as weekly trend scan, not strategic intelligence.
Restaurant operators who spend the first five days of each month reviewing the prior month risk losing focus on forward planning and real-time business decisions for the current period.
Informa Connect Foodservice announced the first winner of the Globie Awards, recognizing achievement in global restaurant leadership.
Restaurant Strategy is promoting its annual Restaurant Profitability Summit with capped attendance at 200 people and ticket sales now open.
A new report on 2026 beverage trends signals that restaurants are repositioning drinks from supplementary items to core revenue drivers, with consumers increasingly valuing choice and discovery in bev
Grocery AI checkout agents show a proven model for converting conversational UX into larger baskets; restaurant delivery platforms may follow similar patterns.
Hat Creek Burger Company traveled to Miami shortly before launching a Cubano sandwich as a limited-time offer, suggesting last-minute sourcing or inspiration research for regional menu items.
Bloom Intelligence launched an AI-driven ad manager that automatically plans, runs, and optimizes restaurant ads on Google and Meta, with beta partners reporting returns ranging from $35 to $113 per d
Wendy's U.S. president returned to a previous role, while Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings are revisiting nostalgic menu offerings.
State of Play, the operator behind the Flight Club darts-and-dining concept, has raised $10M for expansion after posting strong same-store sales growth.
RestaurantData released a 205-term data dictionary aimed at standardizing how the restaurant industry defines and measures key metrics, signaling an industry push toward more consistent data reporting
Dubai restaurants are adopting AI technology to personalize the dining experience.