News

6 food and drink trends driving menus around the world

By Patricia Cobe on May 16, 2024

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Trend Study pinpoints evolving dishes and drinks that can influence restaurant menus in the States.

Leadership

The restaurant business has produced its share of criminals, including these

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Here's why several prominent chain CEOs got a firsthand exposure to prison foodservice.

Operations

Even Keith Lee agrees Chipotle has a portion-size problem

By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2024

Rants about Chipotle's portion shrinkage are viral on TikTok, but the fast-casual chain insists nothing has changed and guests can just ask for more.

Technology

Back-office tech supplier Restaurant365 raises $175M

By Joe Guszkowski on May 15, 2024

It’s the company’s second nine-figure funding round in two years and will go toward product development and acquisitions.

Premium

Financing

Here's the big problem with all these $5 meal deals

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2024

The Bottom Line: With McDonald’s planning a $5 value meal of its own, more brands are already jumping onto the bandwagon. But not everybody will pay $5.

Financing

Fast-food menu price inflation is accelerating as deflation hits grocers

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2024

Prices at limited-service restaurants accelerated last month while grocery store prices declined, according to new federal data.

Premium

Food

Inside Chili's quest to craft a value-priced burger that could take on McDonald's

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2024

Behind the Menu: How the casual-dining chain smashes expectations with a winning combination of familiarity and price with its new Big Smasher burger.

Technology