At the beginning of the pandemic, consumers became more aware of the cleanliness of a restaurant, making it one of the most important — if not the most important — qualities in a chain...

More than two and a half years into the pandemic, off-premises options remain vital to restaurant chains’ success. Chefs have had to get creative to come up with menu items that can easily be transported to a customer’s home without losing quality...

Last year was a volatile one for the full-service sports bar segment, with chains in the Top 10 by systemwide sales seeing growth as high as 67% and declines as low as -11%. ...

Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery + Eatery, California Tortilla, Condado Tacos, Cotton Patch Cafe, Eureka!, Fuku, Gong Cha, Gregory’s Coffee, Insomnia Cookies, Newk’s Eatery, Next Level Burger, Pokeworks, Potbelly, Pret à Manger, 16 Handles...

In today’s economic climate, value is more important to restaurant consumers than ever. Inflation is high, people are hitting a breaking point with menu price increases, and the fear of a recession is ever-present...