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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Welbilt plans a bigger Texas presence. CPK refines its approach to non-traditional locations. Popeye’s and Freshii update their equipment packages. Kudos to KaTom’s president. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Chipotle reaches a milestone. Examining Domino’s recent success. The staying power of the value meal. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

What did we learn from the NRA’s 2025 State of the Industry report? What’s the actual cost of brand loyalty? How do restaurant operators see tariffs impacting their businesses? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Subway rolls out a design update. Sodexo expands its East Coast operations. Restaurant sales keep rolling. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

How is return to office impacting restaurants? What’s new at Jason’s Deli? How did Chili’s become America’s favorite restaurant? Plus, a breakdown of how proposed tariffs might impact foodservice operators and the industry’s supply chain.

Another chain gets acquired out of bankruptcy. C-stores continue to expand their footprint. Consolidation comes to the robotics and automation segment. These stories and a few more This Week in Foodservice.

One chain uses AI to enhance the guest experience. Consumers’ mindset is a focus of two studies. A legendary member of the National Restaurant Association team announces his retirement: these stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Can McDonald’s franchisees repair their ice cream machines? Which trade association changed its name? Answers to these questions and more – lots more – This Week in Foodservice.

Can virtual brands have a real impact on brick and mortar? What’s driving Shake Shack’s appetite for growth? Can three chains operate under one roof? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice. 

Casual dining continues to have its struggles on both the national and regional levels.

If you give a robot lemons can it help make lemonade? How has CosMc’s orbit changed? How are c-stores satisfying consumers caffeine cravings? Which foodservice equipment manufacturer is updating its Texas presence? How can you support restaurants impacted by the California wildfires? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant industry sales grew in September. Dirty sodas are having a moment. Pizza Hut gets nostalgic. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Chicken’s finger-licking appeal. Meet a concept that emphasizes community and convenience. Recognition for a world-renowned chef’s humanitarian efforts. Hoshizaki updates its distribution network. Fears abound about the latest fee imposed by a major metropolitan city. These stories and more, 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.

Why are activist investors taking an interest in the restaurant space? Can an iconic fast-casual chain learn new tricks? Where is Parts Town’s new fulfillment center? Answers to 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 legendary local gets a new owner, while another legacy brand plots its comeback. Plus, small business operators’ optimistic outlook. 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.

Movie theaters regain the spotlight. A New England chain goes the fast-casual route. Ghost kitchens prove to be anything but haunting. These stories 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.