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New U.S. food pyramid points to Fogo de Chão, CEO says

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 22, 2026

The Brazilian steakhouse chain is in a prime position to meet changing consumer habits, including more protein and greater use of GLP-1s, Barry McGowan said.

Food

Elevate the dining experience and boost loyalty with beloved brand names

 Sponsored content from our partner Kraft Foodservice on Dec. 15, 2025

In order to remain competitive, operators must stock brands customers know and love to showcase why diners should visit one establishment instead of another and to highlight value.

Food

Convenience stores borrow from the restaurant playbook, turning signature menu items into traffic drivers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 03, 2025

From 7-Eleven’s new Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich to Casey’s cult-favorite Breakfast Pizza, convenience stores nationwide are developing signature dishes that set them apart—and boost foodservice sales.

Operations

P.F. Chang's new CEO wants to make the chain an everyday option

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 25, 2025

Jim Mazany is leading a turnaround effort at the Asian casual-dining chain focused on making the brand more approachable. But he also wants to enhance the experience. "I’m really looking to move the needle."

Financing

How Panera Bread plans to rise again

By Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings on Nov. 21, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Panera’s new turnaround strategy, the latest in Cracker Barrel’s logo saga, and Sweetgreen’s pivot to protein.

Consumer Trends

Consumers are still dining out, with some caveats

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 19, 2025

New reports from Toast, OpenTable and Resy show how diner demands are shifting. Late dinner is out, bar seating is in, and the bathroom better be Instagrammable.

Food

Applebee's focus on menu innovation is paying off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2025

A drumbeat of new menu items has helped the casual-dining chain return to sales and traffic growth. See how it comes up with new dishes.

Food

BJ's Restaurants hits refresh on its signature pizza

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 12, 2025

Pizza is one of the casual-dining chain’s core products, but customer satisfaction had been declining over the years. A “familiar, but refreshed” version hit the menu last week.

Food

How healthy eating has evolved—and how it hasn't

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2025

Social media buzz has made it more confusing than ever to figure out what’s healthy and what’s not, but a panel of nutritionists, farmers, doctors, chefs and educators try to set the record straight.

Food

Chili's to bring back Skillet Queso after customer outcry

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2025

Fans of the casual-dining chain apparently had strong feelings about the slow-selling cheese dip, which was replaced last month by a new Southwestern Queso. Chili’s will soon serve both.

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