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Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Church’s Chicken
# Fast Casual Chains Dominate Restaurant News Cycle Wingstop, Jersey Mike's, and Church's Chicken commanded attention in the quick-service restaurant…
Why Ohio sushi restaurant chain Fusian is refreshing its brand 16 years in
# Fusian Overhauls Brand After 16 Years, Eyes Growth Beyond Ohio Fusian, the Ohio-based sushi fast casual founded in 2008, has launched a comprehensi…
This $2.85 Aldi Find Makes Frozen French Fries Taste Like They’re from a Restaurant
Aldi's steak seasoning, priced at just $2.85, elevates frozen French fries into restaurant-quality fare with minimal effort. A single shake of this bu…
8 Underrated Chick-Fil-A Items, According To Customers
Chick-fil-A's menu extends far beyond the iconic chicken sandwich and waffle fries that built the chain's reputation. Customers consistently overlook …
10 McDonald's Insider Secrets That May Change The Way You Think About The Chain
A former McDonald's corporate chef has exposed behind-the-scenes details about how the fast-food giant operates, from menu development to kitchen prac…
Starbucks stock soars as company’s sales accelerate
Starbucks delivered a market jolt Wednesday, sending its stock up more than 7 percent after raising full-year sales guidance. The coffee chain's accel…
Why clearly labeled plant-based menu options have become a business necessity
Restaurant chains recognize that plant-based menu items now drive customer acquisition and retention rather than serve as niche offerings. Flexitarian…
Trending this week: Biscuit Belly acquires Maple Street Biscuit Company
Biscuit Belly has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company, marking a consolidation in the fast-casual biscuit sector. The deal brings together two regio…
Panera to move HQ to Boston area
Panera Bread is relocating its headquarters from St. Louis to the Boston area, marking a significant shift for the 30-year-old fast-casual chain. The …
Cheesecake Factory quarterly revenues surpass $1B for the first time
The Cheesecake Factory crossed a milestone that few casual-dining chains reach. The company reported quarterly revenues exceeding $1 billion for the f…
Steal My Food Itinerary: 3 Days in London
British cuisine has shed its tired reputation as bland and beige, replaced by genuine excitement stateside for restaurants celebrating UK flavors. Pla…
In the Age of AI, the Analog Restaurant Feels Radical
# In the Age of AI, the Analog Restaurant Feels Radical The new Manhattan restaurant Somssi announces itself not through slick digital marketing but …
Chicago’s Buzziest Restaurant Is Betting On “Casual Prix Fixe”
Chicago's newest hotspot is rewriting the rulebook on fine dining accessibility. The restaurant launches with a "casual prix fixe" model, stripping aw…
Jamba tests a new line of sandwiches
Jamba Juice is testing sandwiches across four U.S. markets as the smoothie chain seeks to diversify its daypart coverage and boost average check sizes…
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright’s advice for emerging restaurant operators
Scott Boatwright, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, offered blunt guidance to emerging restaurant operators at the annual CREATE event. His core message …
The Eater App Now Lets You Swap Dining Notes
Eater has launched a new feature within its app that lets users share personal dining notes alongside restaurant recommendations. The function allows …
Lalaon is serving Korean barbecue and seafood on 10,000 square feet of Brooklyn waterfront
Lalaon has opened a sprawling Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant occupying 10,000 square feet of waterfront real estate in Brooklyn. The venture c…
Lester’s is now open in Savannah, Georgia, serving tinned fish and seafood towers
Lester's has opened its doors in Savannah, Georgia as a restaurant and raw bar attached to the Douglas, a luxury boutique hotel. The establishment spe…
Cracker Barrel’s CEO change, Domino’s meh results, and Noodles’ impressive turnaround
Cracker Barrel has named a new chief executive, signaling fresh leadership at the country-store restaurant chain as it navigates shifting consumer pre…
I Grew Up in My Family's Restaurant — This Is the Delicious Rice Chefs Love
A food journalist raised in a family restaurant has identified Koshihikari short-grain rice as the variety that professional chefs trust. The piece dr…
Thoughtful Kitchen Prep Helps This NYC Hotel Feed Thousands of Guests
# Arlo Williamsburg's Sungold Restaurant Scales Breakfast to Feed 2,000-Egg Demand Michael King runs one of New York City's most demanding kitchens. …
The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line Sitting.
A new gig economy job has emerged from the viral food craze consuming Manhattan this summer. People are now getting paid to stand in line for others a…
How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain
Khalid Mashriqi built Shah's Halal from a single New York food cart into a 200-location global powerhouse by betting on Afghan cuisine and religious d…
Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen
Jeff Chandler steps into the CEO role at True Food Kitchen, bringing a decade of burger-focused leadership from Hopdoddy Burger Bar. The move signals …
Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service
Burger King is restructuring its management approach with a new title and mandate. The chain now calls managers "Your Way Champions," a rebranding tie…
From gold rush to reality check: The new restaurant M&A playbook
Restaurant mergers and acquisitions have shifted dramatically from the pandemic boom era into a discipline governed by hard metrics rather than growth…
P.F. Chang's dangles digital fortunes for loyalty signups
P.F. Chang's is leveraging National Fortune Cookie Day to drive digital loyalty program enrollment through its Good Fortune campaign. The chain dangle…
This Is What a State Fair Menu Looked Like in 1955
State fair menus have transformed dramatically over seventy years, shifting from regional specialties to homogenized deep-fried novelties. In 1955, fo…
Taco Bell Fans Are Rallying Hard Around The Chain Amid Lettuce Outbreak
Taco Bell has earned unexpected customer loyalty during a food safety crisis. The chain faced scrutiny after a lettuce outbreak linked to its restaura…
The Most Iconic 'Practical Magic' Cocktail Moment Gets A Brand New Recipe (Exclusive)
The 1998 cult classic "Practical Magic" has spawned a cocktail revival, with mixologists reimagining the film's most memorable drinking scene through …
7 Reasons Why Customers Say Starbucks Isn't The Same Anymore
Starbucks faces a customer rebellion rooted in specific complaints about quality and experience. The coffee chain that once defined the third-place cu…
New on the Menu: A sea squirt and mushroom-stuffed shishitos
Chef Thomas Keller's team at Per Se introduces a sea squirt and mushroom-stuffed shishito pepper, adding an unexpected umami punch to the New York fin…
New on the Menu: Nashville hot falafel and ‘bananas in a box’
Nashville hot chicken has dominated menus for years, but chefs are now pushing the formula into fresh territory. One standout addition comes in the fo…
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to pay $2M to settle sexual harassment case
Thomas Keller's restaurant empire faces a $2 million settlement after a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in 2018 against Bouchon Las Vegas. The case in…
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