Casual dining continues to have its struggles on both the national and regional levels.
From inflation to inflated labor rates to consumers feeling the pinch, well, everywhere, operators faced no shortage of business challenges during the first part of 2024. Yet the results were far from universal. Some chains had success while others struggled to generate customer traffic and some restaurant chains even filed for bankruptcy.
Restaurant industry sales grew in September. Dirty sodas are having a moment. Pizza Hut gets nostalgic. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
IFMA looks at operator spending for the rest of 2024, while digital kitchens remain in bloom for a fast-casual chain. Also, we look at some of the fastest hiring chains and the rise of solo dining This Week in Foodservice.
C-stores continue to act more like restaurants. Solo dining is having a moment. A chain prepares to unveil a new take on the café experience. Restaurant remodeling gains momentum. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Who is feeling the need for speed? What happens at restaurants when higher labor leads to higher prices? Which chains filed for bankruptcy this week? How do consumers feel about the future? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Restaurant industry performance remains a mixed bag. An Olympic athlete prepares to go for gold in the restaurant industry. Chain restaurants continue to expand their footprint: these stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
A pizza chain debuts a new design, while a fast-casual concept takes the next steps in its equipment evolution. Plus, athletes share their thoughts on foodservice at the Olympics. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
How are consumers reacting to higher restaurant prices? Which chain is mulling its financial options? How is Firehouse Subs spicing up its guest experience? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
What do reduced interest rates mean for the restaurant industry? How can telling its story help a restaurant withstand the tests of time? What can chain restaurants learn from independent operators? How has inflation impacted school foodservice spending? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
What is in store for the Infinite Kitchen? Which chains filed for bankruptcy this week? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
Which high-profile merger was called off? How did 7-Eleven’s parent company respond to a potential merger? What’s the latest on Red Lobster’s bankruptcy plan? And which broadline distributor just made a large commitment to Feeding America’s Direct to Neighbor initiative? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
How did restaurants fare in July? Why is a shareholder taking Starbucks to court? Who is Henry, the fry robot? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
Chick-fil-A continues its digital dance, Taco Bell rethinks breakfast and Los Angeles lets the robots roll. One fast-casual chain files for bankruptcy, while another seemingly gets closer to doing so, too. Two concepts change owners while another gets a financial boost. Plus, consumer confidence improves. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
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.
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