Tech Tracker: AI is the new executive assistant for restaurant operators and customers Many newer AI features offer personalized recommendations for business owners and consumers, from companies ...

NASCAR reporter Jamie Little starts restaurant franchising business with husband Little and her husband, Cody Selman, plan to open at least six Protein Bar & Kitchen and Crave stores ...

Casual dining visits stabilized in the first half of 2025 According to Placer.ai data, May traffic was up on a visit-per-location basis for the segment ...

From favored flavors to global influences, discover how today’s beverage trends are shaping tomorrow’s consumer cravings—with insights and innovations from Rich’s.

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Summer 2025 Edition Six early and mid-stage foodservice brands that have just announced franchising, including Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants ...

President Trump directs ICE to pause immigration raids on restaurants The Trump administration has told immigration officials to pause arrests in the agricultural, hotel, and restaurant industries ...

Tech Tracker: Are drone-serviced smart mailboxes the future of food delivery? Arrive AI is an AI-driven delivery platform that just completed its initial public offering and aims to beat Amazon as ...

Chefs on the Move: Recent culinary appointments at hotels, restaurants, and beyond Jiho Kim extends his reach and Sandos Playacar gets two new leaders ...

As restaurants across much of the summer slide into their busiest season, the National Restaurant Association is forecasting an additional 490,000 summer jobs added to their payrolls. The ...

Inspire Brands is a privately held juggernaut, owned by companies controlled by Atlanta-based Roark Capital: Its six chains combined saw 2024 sales in excess of $29.5 billion, according to ...

Restaurants embrace the return of the third place More brands are investing in on-premises spaces and experiences as consumers crave connection ...