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CAVA and Chili’s throw parties for influencers as they roll out new items

 By Bret Thorn on Apr. 20, 2026

Recent menu launches by Chili's and CAVA came with swanky parties for New York City influencers

Operations

How Enterprise Brands are Building a Digital Ordering Strategy that works on Every Channel

 Sponsored content from our partner DoorDash on Apr. 14, 2026

Checkers & Rally's and Capriotti's offer two strong examples of how this strategy can unlock meaningful, measurable growth quickly.

Beverage

Monin Brilliance Expands with Nostalgic Orange Cream Energy Flavor

Sponsored content from our partner Monin on Apr. 10, 2026

There's a radiant new way to recharge. With just two pumps, Monin Brilliance Energy™ transforms sparkling water into vibrant, flavorful energy drinks.

Technology

The Three Metrics Every Restaurant Operator Should Be Obsessing Over

Sponsored content from our partner Olo on Mar. 12, 2026

The most profitable brands skip the vanity metrics and stick to one practical framework.

Consumer Trends

Valentine's Day dining is no longer for couples only

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 05, 2026

Recent data from OpenTable finds that friends, groups and even solo diners plan to visit a restaurant on the traditionally romantic holiday.

Beverage

Shifts in drinking habits bring big changes at the bar

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 11, 2025

Moderation, functional beverages and alcohol alternatives are driving the trends, but cocktail culture is still going strong. It just looks a little different.

Consumer Trends

Taco Bell parent Yum Brands gazes into its crystal ball with first-ever food trends report

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 10, 2025

The parent of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut joins dozens of forecasters to predict what consumers will be eating and drinking in 2026.

Technology

5 restaurant tech predictions for 2026

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 08, 2025

Tech Check: We envision more acquisitions and AI for restaurant tech in 2026. And we think this restaurant brand will start a podcast.

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.

Operations

The cooking equipment that manages a behemoth

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Nov. 07, 2025

While the golf and entertainment experience at the sprawling Atomic Gulf Las Vegas is important, as anyone who has ever spent time on the Strip can tell you, so is the food.

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