July 23, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How are the Olympics impacting some Paris restaurants? Which pizza chain earned accolades for its latest design? What will Darden do when it completes its Chuy’s acquisition? What’s the latest GDP outlook? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
July 16, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How much have restaurant prices increased in the past 12 months? Which casual dining chain made a comeback? Are local food halls still relevant? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
July 08, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Is the restaurant industry adding or shedding jobs? And which quick-service restaurant is trying its hand at solar energy? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
July 02, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Restaurant designer Jeffrey Beers remembered. A chain invests in its late-night business, while robots make an appearance in the Los Angeles dining scene. Plus, lessons learned from a salad chain.
June 25, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Which entertainment company is ready to enter the foodservice game? Is there anything new with the CHEERS Act? Which foodservice pro is up for Entrepreneur of the Year? How do consumers feel about the future? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
June 18, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Are the top 500 chains open more or less compared to 2019? Are operators focusing on renovations? What restaurant company is turning its employees into owners? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
June 12, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Which is the latest chain to offer a value meal? What’s the industry outlook for 2024? What’s a scallion latte? And who is the 2024 Les Grande Dame? You will find answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
June 04, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How has a historic water main break impacted Atlanta’s restaurants? Is BurgerFi for sale? Can an urban wing chain fly all the way to the ‘burbs? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
May 28, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How many people attended the NRA Show? How many people will restaurants hire in the summer of 2024? What do Krowne’s expansion plans look like? What did Cambro just add to its portfolio? Can Red Lobster and Cracker Barrel make comebacks? These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
May 21, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Did making endless shrimp a permanent part of the menu sink Red Lobster? How did Canada’s largest restaurant chains fare in 2023? What do Krowne’s expansion plans entail? We answer these questions and more in This Week in Foodservice.
May 14, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
A California law focuses on restaurant pricing. Potbelly has plans to drive traffic. Consumer sentiment declines. We cover these stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
May 07, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Learn how companies are using virtual brands and digital channels to drive growth. A tech titan tries his hands at running a restaurant. Again. Plus, there’s some cool news from Easy Ice and Polar Leasing. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
April 30, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Is the restaurant industry in contraction or growth mode? Can a better employee experience lead to a better customer experience? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
April 23, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Starbucks shakes things up, literally and figuratively. Which retailer is getting into the restaurant biz? What is to come of the all-night diner? TGI Fridays’ future takes shape. Red Lobster is treading water. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
April 16, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How did restaurant sales fare in March? What are some ways restaurants are using AI to their advantage? How are c-stores becoming more direct competitors to quick-service restaurants? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
April 09, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How many jobs did eating and drinking places add in March? Why is the Department of Energy’s proposed refrigeration standards getting a chilly response? Which Ohio-based manufacturer is updating its facilities? We answer these questions – and a lot more – This Week in Foodservice.
April 02, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Here comes the FAST Act. The restaurant industry’s mixed performance. Consumer confidence and the jobs market remain stable. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
March 26, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme expand their partnership. Local restaurants are starting to open off-premises-only units, and pop culture-themed restaurant concepts remain popular. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
March 19, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
What’s all the buzz under the golden arches? Is eating at a casual dining restaurant cheaper than a QSR? Why did a Michigan State professor get a scholarship named after him? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
March 12, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Whole Foods to debut a quick-shop format. Restaurant prices increased again in February. One restaurant is selling a bowl of soup for $1,863. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
March 05, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Can retailers' shrinking brick-and-mortar locations benefit restaurants? Which multiconcept operator could soon expand its co-branding efforts? What’s new with robots? These stories and more, This Week in Foodservice.
February 27, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Two restaurant companies change their names for different reasons. IFMA revises its 2024 forecast. Apparently, everything really is bigger in Texas: these stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
February 20, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Starbucks’ latest design to make stores more accessible and inclusive. RBI has a healthy growth appetite for growth. Consumer traffic at chains held steady in 2023. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
February 13, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Has an ordinance to help food delivery drivers hit a pothole? Is a robot recession looming? Which QSR hosted a bridal shower? How do restaurant food prices compare to grocery store prices? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
February 06, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
How are Starbucks' latest results indicative of the industry? Is 2024 Really the Year of the Snack? Did the restaurant industry add jobs in January? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
January 30, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
What’s the consumer mindset? Is catering back? What is NachoGate? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
January 16, 2024
Written by The Editors
Burger King takes another step to reclaim the flame. Boston Market’s uncertain future. A Ukrainian coffee concept to open in Chicago. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
January 09, 2024
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
Starbucks' sustainability efforts take the next steps. Rising labor costs force restaurants to react. Seventeen restaurant chains were lauded for their smart growth. AmerCareRoyal, Easy Ice and the Legacy Companies complete acquisitions. Plus, the jobs market holds steady.
December 20, 2023
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
The Infinite Kitchen lands in a new spot. Innovation is ringing again on Taco Bell’s menu. New formats for c-stores. Restaurant sales remain strong. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
December 12, 2023
Written by Joseph M. Carbonara
CosMc’s blasts off in a big way. One FE&S Hall of Famer enters another Hall of Fame. Another chain takes a run at using robotics for preparing burgers and fries. Sales among the top 1,500 chains were strong in 2023. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.