health

Steak 'n Shake is now cooking its fries in beef tallow

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2025

Taste and authenticity are reasons the burger chain gives for the change from vegetable oil, but there’s also growing backlash against the use of seed oils in frying.

Workforce

Delivery is literally proving a pain for restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2024

Workers' comp claims for back injuries are on the rise, according to major insurer AmTrust Financial Services. It blames "the delivery economy."

Leadership

Former Norms CEO takes helm at Clean Eatz

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 29, 2024

Eric Wyatt is the first-ever CEO of the health-focused fast-casual brand, which is hoping to ignite franchise growth.

Special Reports

A focus on ingredients sets Rush Bowls apart in a crowded segment

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2024

Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov started the better-for-you bowls brand after a career in finance.

Food

Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

Operations

A breakout year for salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

Leadership

'Super Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies at age 53

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2024

The documentary recounted his 30-day regimen of eating nothing but McDonald's food. It became an anthem of sorts for critics who faulted fast-food chains for their contribution to America's obesity epidemic.

Workforce

Southern Smoke Foundation plans to double its no-cost mental health services for foodservice workers

By Lisa Jennings on May 14, 2024

The Behind You program by the Southern Smoke Foundation will connect those in the food-and-beverage industry to mental health services in five more states. The nonprofit hopes to raise $1 million this year for the expansion.

Marketing

NYC asks for input on a new menu-labeling requirement

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2024

Items with high sugar content will need to be flagged, but only if they're exactly what's available in packaged retail form. The targets are beverages.

Consumer Trends

Consumers' health perceptions about beef are changing

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.

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