News

Summer menu activity accelerates at Jack in the Box, Sweetgreen and Noodles & Co.

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 12, 2023

Wendy’s brings back strawberries; Cicis does deep dish; lobster returns to Ninety Nine and Taco del Mar; and more menu news of the week.

Workforce

Minn. is set to give restaurants a preview of the Fast Act's impact

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

Working Lunch: Nursing-home workers will now get a say in what they should be paid, a setup organized labor views as an alternate way of delivering the benefits of collective bargaining. Restaurants need to push back on what's now a trend.

Workforce

New York City sets a minimum wage of $17.96 for third-party deliverers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The rate will rise on July 12 en route to hitting $19.96 by 2025. It's likely to make food delivery more expensive.

Technology

Grubhub lays off 15% of staff, citing high costs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 12, 2023

The company is reorganizing after falling behind its competitors. It said it would unveil a new strategy soon.

Leadership

Smashburger and Rock and Roll Sushi name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 09, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Cousins Maine Lobster and Caseys.

Operations

Tacos poised to take over fast casual

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 09, 2023

Fast-casual taco concepts have more-elevated fare, bars and breakfast. And though the landscape in this niche is increasingly crowded, most say there's plenty of room for national growth.

Premium

Food

Why Chili's is changing its chicken tenders and margaritas

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 09, 2023

The brand is reformulating some of its most popular menu categories as it looks to boost sales and get back on consumers' radars.

Food

Chef Damarr Brown's Lemon Chicken

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2023

The newly crowned James Beard Award winner is featured in the first episode of this ongoing video series that spotlights chefs preparing a signature recipe in their restaurant kitchens.

Beverage