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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Off-premises alcohol sales have become a key revenue generator for restaurant operators across a variety of segments. One fast-casual chain looks at expanding its automated kitchens. Lots of third-party delivery-related news. Plus, an iconic Chicago food manufacturer gets back into the restaurant business.

A Downtown Disney staple prepares to go dark, while a popup restaurant celebrating the television show Golden Girls prepares to shine. McDonald’s prepares to make some organizational changes. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant IPOs heat up with the weather. A full-service chain prepares to exit the fast-casual space. Does on-premises or off-premises dominate weekday lunch? What’s it like to dine like Barbie? Lots and lots of jobs data, including how many positions the restaurant industry added last month. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice. 

Two chains get new owners, while a new restaurant investment firm emerges with a focus on limited-service concepts. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurants and consumers share their outlook for the summer season. Another chain adds an off-premises-only location, while a legendary restaurant entrepreneur plots a comeback. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

New equipment means new menu items for Denny’s. Airline food prepares for takeoff — again. A closer look at boneless chicken wings. Krispy Kreme exits the snack aisle, plus lots and lots and lots of economic news.

A quick take on the National Restaurant Association Show. Is the business lunch making a comeback? These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

A new club will offer a physical place for members of the metaverse to gather. Kitchen United shifts its development strategy. Which city tips the best? Lots and lots and lots of employment data, plus a local look at the global economic outlook for the coming year. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

A buffet chain enters the fast-casual lane. Wendy’s will close the last of its Reef locations, while J.P. Morgan Chase gets into the hospitality game. These stores and more This Week in Foodservice.

Operators face higher costs of doing business. Subway opens a new headquarters in the Sunshine State. Operators’ issues with organized labor span multiple segments. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

From AI to robots there’s lots of tech to talk about. Burger King prepares to close hundreds of locations while Portillo’s may be poised for takeoff. Economic news includes many labor updates plus small businesses share their perspective. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Plus, an inside look at a new QSR prototype, a fast-casual chain files for bankruptcy and plenty of mixed economic news. 

Subway suitors may try a financial value meal. Mall dining gets a makeover in Los Angeles, while a legacy QSR brand leans more heavily into robotics and AI. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Two chains test new concepts, while two other chains explore the sale process. Economic news remains mixed. Plus, a new study quantifies the economic impact of working from home on downtown areas and business districts.

An update on the unionization efforts at a Portillo’s location. Robot news for both the commercial and non-commercial foodservice industries. Consumer confidence offers some mixed messages. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Consumers trade down. A New Jersey restaurant updates its guest policies. Culinary Depot opens a new location. Easy Ice expands in California. Structural Concepts gets a new partner. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

New concepts are on the menu for two operators, while two other operators get new owners. It’s spring so several new restaurant designs are in full bloom. And a new restaurant industry association emerges. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Observations from The NAFEM Show. A c-store tests delivery robots. Plenty of mixed labor news. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Drone deliveries prepare for takeoff. Although small businesses remain cynical about the economy, many restaurant chains continue to grow. The employment picture remains, well, complicated. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Layers of labor issues abound. A new multiconcept operator forms a fast-casual portfolio. Making a go of it with grab and go. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

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