Jan 12, 2026 | Restaurants
After years of steady gains, the US restaurant sector may be reaching a turning point. Although food away from home now accounts for more than half of US food and beverage spending, growth is plateauing as persistent inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty are...
Jan 12, 2026 | Restaurants
Fast Casual NationJoin Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with industry expert Suzy Badaracco from Culinary Tides to forecast the biggest restaurant trends for 2026.January 8, 2026Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with industry expert...
Jan 12, 2026 | Restaurants
Key PointsMcDonald’s uses nostalgia and strategic partnerships to foster long-term brand loyalty.A new limited-edition Happy Meal is reportedly set to launch in 2026.Despite market challenges, McDonald’s nostalgia-driven strategies boost loyalty, sales, and digital...
Jan 12, 2026 | Restaurants
Press ReleaseRestaurant bankruptcies surge: 28% of 2024 corporate filings cite labor shortages. Miso Robotics CEO argues QSR operators must shift from customer-facing tech to kitchen automation. Back-of-house automation like robotic fry stations solves root staffing...
Jan 12, 2026 | Restaurants
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In 2026, restaurants may be backed into a financial corner. Turbulent trade policies could raise food costs when many diners are already tightening their discretionary spending, forcing operators...
Jan 5, 2026 | Restaurants
Research December 30, 2025 Restaurant operators reported softer sales and traffic results in November Restaurant operators reported dampened same-store sales and customer traffic readings in November. Forty-seven percent of restaurant operators said their same-store...
Jan 5, 2026 | Restaurants
Pending home sales rose in November as mortgage rates eased, but the increase is likely not enough to prevent the 2025 housing market from hitting a new 30-year low in sales volume.Signed contracts for existing homes rose 3.3% last month from October, will all four...
Jan 5, 2026 | Restaurants
As the restaurant industry endured another difficult year, many chains opted to close underperforming locations as they try to turn around their businesses.Inflation-weary consumers have pulled back their restaurant spending, choosing to eat at home or chasing deals...
Jan 5, 2026 | Restaurants
The challenge is enticing those with reduced appetites to dine outOtto’s, a restaurant in London, is known for serving generous portions of indulgent dishes: lobster, canard à la presse and burgers heaped with caviar and foie gras. But when a regular customer informed...
Jan 5, 2026 | Restaurants
This page contains press release content distributed by XPR Media. Members of the editorial and news staff of the USA TODAY Network were not involved in the creation of this content. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Deciding what to eat...
