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Emerging Brands

Bluestone Lane co-founder launches new rotisserie chicken concept with a wood-fired twist

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2026

Rosto in the New York suburbs is designed to be a "clean ingredient" (mostly) takeout or delivery option. CEO Jonathan Krieger hopes to grow it.

Consumer Trends

Not all GLP-1 users are dining out or spending less, find new surveys

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2026

The weight loss drugs are impacting the restaurant behavior of consumers in different ways, and sometimes it divides along generational lines.

Marketing

Chili’s tries to catch lightning in a bottle again with chicken sandwich campaign

By Alicia Kelso on Apr. 16, 2026

Marketing Bites: Like it did with its Big QP burger launch last year, the casual-dining chain is once again going after fast food’s value perception.

Food

Perkins fills a menu gap with launch of quesadillas

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2026

Behind the Menu: The versatile, portable platform hits all dayparts at the family dining chain.

Financing

2 of the country's 4 largest pizza chains are reportedly closing in on a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2026

The Bottom Line: Both Pizza Hut and Papa Johns are moving closer to a pair of separate deals, according to a report. How would this impact the pizza business?

Emerging Brands

Let Bonrue Bakery's boomlet begin

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2026

This Utah-based chain is planning to go from three to 10 locations in two years with a hub-and-spoke model.

Financing

Steakhouse group 801 Restaurants files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 15, 2026

The Kansas-based company operates eight restaurants in seven cities and recently closed a location in Minneapolis.

Technology

ChatGPT can now help you pick your Starbucks drink

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2026

The coffee shop giant is testing an app through the AI program that can help pick your drink or customization based on your mood, craving, the weather or the outfit you’re wearing that morning.

Financing

Consumers are spending more on restaurants than ever. Where are the profits?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2026

The Bottom Line: Despite concerns about industry traffic, consumers are spending more on restaurants than they ever have as a percentage of spending. But the industry is less profitable.

Operations

A new MAHA battle is brewing

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2026

Working Lunch: This week’s episode of the restaurant politics podcast looks at the latest news surrounding RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement.

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