BurgerFi announced that it would be rebranding to ChickenFi as it introduces new chicken sandwiches. There is no indication if this is a permanent rebrand or a temporary marketing move...
A recent CNN study of earnings calls and analyst notes finds that the word of the summer – on Wall Street, at least – is “bifurcation,” or the division of something into two parts. In this specific instance...
The fast-casual category first became a thing in the 1990s (about the time Chipotle emerged) and came of age in the 2010s following the Great Recession, when consumers wanted more bang for their buck in the form of...
Lassi is a creamy Indian yogurt–based beverage similar to a thin smoothie, usually with fruit and sweetener added, and often salt, too. Savory versions are made with salt and spices such as cardamom and cinnamon...
No matter how it’s defined, growth in any capacity requires capital and capital remains expensive; the Fed raised interest rates 11 times between March 2022 and July 2023 to combat relentlessly high inflation. A...
The most popular technology tool on display at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago was mostly invisible. What do the robotic arms, POS systems, back of house analytics tools, and more booth...
Breakfast quesadillas, usually made with eggs and cheese, but sometimes also with vegetables and/or meat, all sandwiched between two flour tortillas, are growing on menus in the United States as they provide a balance...
The restaurant industry has a labor shortage problem. That is certainly not breaking news. Employee engagement is at an 11-year low. That might surprise some folks...