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Food

Sips, sandwiches and salads take off on menus

 By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chocolate is for drinking at Starbucks and Shake Shack; Bennigan’s and Lazy Dog craft cocktails; Subway’s latest sandwich refresh; Modern Market embraces summer; and more menu news of the week.

Financing

McDonald’s Russia closure is a rare international setback

 By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger giant has flourished in international markets even as its U.S. growth slowed. But its $1.4 billion decision to pull out of the market demonstrates the risk of global expansion.

Financing

Restaurants need one voice in a post-RRF world

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2022

Reality Check: The Independent Restaurant Coalition needs to become part of the National Restaurant Association.

Emerging Brands

How a South Korean bakery-café chain is growing in the U.S. selling French pastries

By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2022

Self-service cases mean big average checks at Paris Baguette, which is rolling out a new prototype to spotlight its top-selling cakes.

Financing

Dutch Bros gets a cold dose of public company reality

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: The drive-thru coffee chain’s sales were weak because of high gas prices and its more conservative pricing decisions. But it hurt the chain’s earnings and its reputation on Wall Street.

Technology

Ghost kitchens prove a dead end for many restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on May 12, 2022

Independent operators say the delivery-only business is more difficult than it’s cracked up to be. Their challenges have led providers to rethink their strategy.

Financing

As inflation soars, lower-income consumers slow their restaurant spending

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2022

The Bottom Line: Quick-service restaurant executives say they’re seeing fewer visits from people with lower incomes and more visits from those with higher incomes. But that difference may not last for long.

Food

New menu items provide a preview of summer

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2022

Mendocino Farms celebrates summer cookouts; peaches, spritzes and lemonade infuse Firebirds’ cocktails; PJ’s Coffee marks wedding cake season; and early sightings of berries and watermelon.

Operations

What US Foods' big changes could mean for customers

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

A disgruntled investor forced out the CEO and claimed several board seats. It's vowed to improve customer service.

Food

The Habit Burger Grill takes a deep dive into flavor exploration

By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2022

Chef Adam Baird taps ingredients and combinations that are missing in the limited-service space when developing menu items.

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