This Week In Foodservice

The editorial team aggregates key industry information and provides brief analysis to help foodservice professionals navigate the data.

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What’s in store for collegiate dining in the years to come? What’s on tap for National Food Safety Month? Which restaurant chains were winners during the first half of 2025? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

The appeal of modular construction. How the economy is affecting certain restaurants’ growth plans. Aerowerks’ construction plans. Consumer sentiment sours. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

What’s fueling foodservice in 2026? From operators’ big spending plans to whether gridiron glory can score wins in the restaurant world. Plus, Taylor Swift says YES to these 10 NYC restaurants.

Who will fix the robots? What’s percolating at Starbucks? How did restaurant sales fare in May? Can a buffet chain make it in the fast-casual world? What’s a “Tacotender” and where can you find one? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

What’s the appeal of limited-time offers? Where are operators investing in their businesses? What are the key ingredients to Chili’s renaissance? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Will selling more food lead to increased beverage sales? Which private equity firm added another chain to its portfolio? These stories and more This Week in Foodservice. 

A closer look at the impact of tariffs on the foodservice industry. Another operator will offer drone delivery. Two emerging concepts plan for a growth spurt. Plus, a closer look at stagflation.

Bubba 33 and BWW Go are poised for growth. The sales outlook for the top 1,500 chains. Business leaders share their thoughts about the economy. Plus, an updated app focuses on risk factors for indoor workers. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

A smart kitchen operating system takes flight. Another chain tests delivery robots. Operators seem poised to invest in their businesses. Plus a whole bunch of M&A news. These stories and more, This Week in Foodservice.

One concept is on the way out, while another makes its debut. A robotic pizza operation plans to land in Ohio. Datassential and Scription update their enterprises. Why one company thinks there will not be a recession in 2025. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

What are the potential benefits of Chipotle’s high-efficiency equipment package? Which chain hopes to clean up with dirty sodas? Can a pizza chain take market share? Which foodservice equipment dealer just opened a Pennsylvania branch? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

How has the tariff talk impacted consumer traffic at restaurants? Are better-run restaurants the key to profitability? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Will there be a recession in 2025? What role should restaurants play in consumers’ health? Which pizza concept is ready to take flight? Answers to these questions and more in This Week in Foodservice.

Freddy’s starts testing an automated cooking system. Food hall Wonder continues to fuel its growth. Taking a closer look at “The Kitchen Condition.” Identifying Pope Leo’s favorite pizza. A cooking equipment manufacturer hires a new brand ambassador. These stories and more this week in foodservice.

Can EV charging and menu innovation put a jolt in restaurant foot traffic? How did full-service restaurants fare in 2024? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

One chain gets saucier, while the other updates its beverage menu. Plus, Panera updates its bread-making process. These stories and more, This Week in Foodservice.

The coffee house of the future comes into focus. A chain may reach into its pocketbook to accelerate growth. Small business owners share their outlook. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Is flat the new up for restaurant chains? How did consumer visits to QSRs fare in the first quarter? What’s a “bellrista?” Will there be a recession in 2025? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Takeout and delivery’s trajectory on a global scale. A few operator bright spots emerge in an otherwise challenging year. Drone delivery takes flight in Texas. Consumer finances take a hit. Plus, a small business perspective on Tariffs. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Which coffee chain just opened in a Walmart? Are there more or less restaurants than there were in 2019? Which company plans to implement a surcharge in response to tariffs? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.