Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — U.S. consumers increased food-away-from-home spending faster than grocery and other food-at-home purchases in 2025, continuing a shift that matters for farmers, processors and foodservice suppliers competing for the consumer food...
Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
OPINIONFinancingThe Bottom Line: Independents are getting more sales growth than chains right now, showing that consumers are looking for something more from their restaurants.Exclusive ContentTechnologyLet them serve AI slopTech Check: Restaurants are being lambasted...
Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
Think affordable dining only happens in low-cost states? Despite its high cost of living, this state offers diners more value for their dollar than anywhere else. A report from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 states by how affordable it is to eat...
Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
From lettuce-wrapped double burger patties to a smoothie with a whopping 45 grams of protein, to a cup of cut-up chicken, protein-forward, light options are beginning to appear on the menus of some popular fast-casual chains across the country in what some companies...
Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
An article from Dive Brief The chain spent months building anticipation for the drink, which was available for just two days and drove a 28.5% traffic bump, compared to a typical Saturday. …Click here for the full...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
The question I’m asked most often is, “How does a restaurant get on ‘the list?’” The list can be any compilation of notable restaurants, including awards, star ratings, rankings, or media honors, such as Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants (the 2026 installment of our...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
Think affordable dining only happens in low-cost states? Despite its high cost of living, this state offers diners more value for their dollar than anywhere else. A report from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 states by how affordable it is to eat...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
Gen Z is keen to try new foods and cuisinesTreating restaurant visits as an occasion does not mean Gen Z adults are conservative about what they eat. Nearly three-quarters (74%) say they like to experience new food and cuisines, including 29% who definitely...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
Aug. 19, 2026, 5:14 a.m. ETAs dining out is seen more and more as a luxury, a restaurant's atmosphere can take on greater importance.Where some restaurateurs turn to the the pros, others cobble environments together with their own belongings. Both strategies can...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
DronG/Shutterstock We've been met with plenty of tasty new fast food items in 2026, from Burger King's Peppercorn BLT Whopper to McDonald's Caesar sauce. And one of the better new fast food releases of August comes from Del Taco. The All-American...
Aug 24, 2026 | Restaurants
The fast-food fried chicken space has several contenders vying for the throne. Chick-fil-A has been a market leader, but Popeyes has competed with its once-viral chicken sandwich, while Raising Cane’s has grown quickly, fueled by its cult fanbase and simple menu. It’s...
Aug 17, 2026 | Restaurants
BusinessA Shack Burger at the grand opening of Shake Shack in Hampden Twp. April 22, 2026. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comJoe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comBy Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comA new Shake Shack may have opened near you. The popular restaurant...
Aug 17, 2026 | Restaurants
An article from Patrick Gerber, who has worked at McDonald’s for over 25 years, is tasked with improving restaurant operations and standards. Pub…Click here for the full article!
Aug 17, 2026 | Restaurants
ShowsBusinessTechnologyWhere to WatchNugget ice is booming across America. Middleby CEO Tim Fitzgerald explains the craze, restaurant demand and why the trend could become a major growth engine.Aug 14, 2026, 11:39 AMMore VideosInside the Exoskeleton Clinic Helping...
Aug 17, 2026 | Restaurants
Aug 17, 2026 | Restaurants
For fast food companies, offering diners discounts on meals may no longer suffice. That’s according to a report Tuesday (Aug. 11) by Reuters, which said that recent quarterly earnings from these restaurant chains showed that the brands that performed the strongest...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
DoorDash announced last week that it has received Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA and is launching DoorDash Air, a drone delivery program developed by its in-house robotics unit, DoorDash Labs.The certification authorizes DoorDash to operate its own...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
This is the No. 1 Thing Americans Want to Do on Vacation This Summer A new survey finds that dining out outranks sightseeing, shopping, and even going to the beach. Published on August 4, 2026 0 seconds of 15 secondsVolume 0%Ad 1 of 2. This ad will end in...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
Coldsnowstorm/Getty Images Chain restaurants are known for providing a well-rounded dining experience — from alcoholic beverages or crisp soft drinks to filling appetizers and entrees — with a more affordable price tag. One of the best parts of going out to dinner is...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
At first glance, the toile wallpaper is pure class: cream-colored and printed with intricate, brick-red drawings. But as I look more closely, I see . . . Wait. Is that a pair of chili peppers riding a Jet Ski? And is that other pepper, the one on a chaise longue,...
