https://restaurantbusinessonline.com en https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/which-restaurant-sectors-can-justify-their-unit-growth?utm_source=Which%20restaurant%20sectors%20can%20justify%20their%20unit%20growth%3F&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: Fast-casual chicken chains’ aggressive growth may be creating some pressure on volumes. But there appears to be plenty of demand for coffee chains. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211697 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/none/why-am-i-loading-protein?utm_source=Why%20am%20I%20loading%20up%20on%20protein%3F&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Food Writer’s Diary: Just because you know a trend is silly doesn’t mean you’re not susceptible to it Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes 211696 None https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/culvers-keeps-grabbing-market-share?utm_source=Culver%27s%20keeps%20grabbing%20market%20share&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the restaurant finance newsletter looks at the steady strength of Culver’s, and why the biggest chains should be concerned. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211685 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/6-tech-trends-restaurant-show?utm_source=6%20tech%20trends%20from%20the%20Restaurant%20Show&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds On the floor this year, we found rotary phones, robots and maybe a little to much AI. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211701 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/how-restaurants-can-be-found-favored-diners?utm_source=How%20restaurants%20can%20be%20found%2C%20and%20favored%2C%20by%20diners&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds A new report from DoorDash looks at how customers are using restaurants in an omnichannel world. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211680 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/president-trump-takes-stake-kura-sushi?utm_source=President%20Trump%20takes%20a%20stake%20in%20Kura%20Sushi&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Shares in the conveyor-belt sushi chain jumped on Monday after Trump disclosed a $1 million to $5 million trade. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211688 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/workforce/restaurant-operators-need-keep-immigration-reform-top-mind?utm_source=Restaurant%20operators%20need%20to%20keep%20immigration%20reform%20top%20of%20mind&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds It may seem hopeless, with Congress unable to act. But the aggressive deportation policies are hurting restaurants, said panelists at the National Restaurant Show. It's not a partisan issue, it's an economic one. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211689 Workforce https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/fat-brands-reaches-deal-lenders-creditors-paving-way-sale?utm_source=Fat%20Brands%20reaches%20a%20deal%20with%20lenders%20and%20creditors%2C%20paving%20the%20way%20for%20a%20sale&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The bankrupt owner of Twin Peaks, Round Table Pizza and many other chains will establish a liquidation trust that could pursue claims against the company’s former management. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211678 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/chefs-innovators-across-industry-are-honored-29th-annual-menumasters-celebration?utm_source=Chefs%20and%20innovators%20across%20the%20industry%20are%20honored%20at%2029th%20annual%20MenuMasters%20celebration&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Grant Achatz, Douglas Keane and six more culinary trailblazers were celebrated at the awards gala Saturday in Chicago. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211682 Leadership https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/andre-agassis-journey-resilience-he-made-peace-sport-he-hated?utm_source=Andre%20Agassi%27s%20journey%20of%20resilience%20as%20he%20made%20peace%20with%20a%20sport%20he%20hated&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds At the National Restaurant Show, the tennis great shared an inspirational look back on a career of highs and lows, and how humility led to greater purpose. Also, he would like restaurants to have better acoustics. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211684 Leadership https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/why-these-culinary-students-dont-fear-ai?utm_source=Why%20these%20culinary%20students%20don%27t%20fear%20AI&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Young chefs from Northern Arizona University are embracing AI on the job. But there are some tasks they say are best left to humans. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211677 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/union-square-hospitality-ceo-chip-wade-wins-gold-plate-award?utm_source=Union%20Square%20Hospitality%20CEO%20Chip%20Wade%20wins%20Gold%20Plate%20Award&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The longtime industry veteran was chosen for the honor from IFMA, the Food Away from Home Association. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211679 Leadership https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/consumer-trends/how-restaurant-industry-navigating-complex-consumer-environment?utm_source=How%20the%20restaurant%20industry%20is%20navigating%20a%20%27complex%27%20consumer%20environment&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Fogo de Chao and DineAmic Hospitality have adjusted their value offerings to strengthen non-celebration, weekday business. Sat, 16 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211672 Consumer Trends https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/casual-dining-comeback-starts-top?utm_source=The%20casual-dining%20comeback%20starts%20at%20the%20top&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Sit-down restaurant chains showed signs of life last year. But much of the growth came from just a few brands, primarily Chili’s. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211588 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/menus-show-early-signs-summer?utm_source=Menus%20show%20early%20signs%20of%20summer&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Taste Tracker: Carvel, Starbucks, Smoothie King, Kura Sushi, Gott’s Roadside, TGI Fridays, Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr., Original Chop Shop and more headline restaurant menu news and trends. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211669 Food https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/consumer-trends/restaurant-consumers-are-overextended-health-minded-nostalgic?utm_source=Restaurant%20consumers%20are%20overextended%2C%20health-minded%20and%20nostalgic%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds New research from Technomic unpacks the ‘new realities’ shaping industry trends amid a tough macroenvironment. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211637 Consumer Trends https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/why-jack-box-changed-its-ceo?utm_source=Why%20Jack%20in%20the%20Box%20changed%20its%20CEO&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the change in management at the fast-food chain, Pizza Hut’s lawsuit and the National Restaurant Association Show. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211641 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/marketing/restaurant-business-wins-national-azbee-award-website-year?utm_source=Restaurant%20Business%20wins%20the%20national%20Azbee%20Award%20for%20Website%20of%20the%20Year&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The publication also won Gold for best company profile, best individual profile and best column from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no restaurantbusiness@winsightmedia.com (Restaurant Business Staff) 211628 Marketing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/fat-brands-accuses-one-its-lenders-fraud?utm_source=Fat%20Brands%20accuses%20one%20of%20its%20lenders%20of%20fraud&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The operator of Hot Dog on a Stick and several other chains has filed a complaint against Insight Capital over a $20.6 million refinancing transaction just before Fat Brands declared bankruptcy. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211607 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/family-dining-segment-divided-dinner?utm_source=The%20family-dining%20segment%20is%20divided%20by%20dinner&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Family-dining chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to Technomic Top 500 data. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211604 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/gluten-free-beer-battered-fish-chips-wins-fans-legal-sea-foods?utm_source=Gluten-free%20beer-battered%20Fish%20%26%20Chips%20wins%20fans%20at%20Legal%20Sea%20Foods&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The new recipe, recently introduced to the menu, already accounts for 25% of fish and chips orders. The beer is selling well, too. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211601 Food https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/colorado-swipe-fee-bill-offers-signs-hope?utm_source=Colorado%20swipe-fee%20bill%20offers%20signs%20of%20hope&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the unprecedented win over the banking and credit card lobby in Colorado, though the legislation awaits the governor's signature. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no restaurantbusiness@winsightmedia.com (Restaurant Business Staff) 211590 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/marketing/drops-become-restaurant-chains-new-loyalty-program-incentive?utm_source=Drops%20become%20restaurant%20chains%27%20new%20loyalty%20program%20incentive%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Marketing Bites: Taco Bell perfected the feature with its Taco Tuesday Drops, and several other brands have since added their own version, offering everything from merch to free food. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211599 Marketing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/inspire-brands-was-created-one-world-its-going-public-another?utm_source=Inspire%20Brands%20was%20created%20in%20one%20world.%20It%27s%20going%20public%20in%20another&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: The owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's will be going public in a market where investors are more skeptical of multi-brand operators. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211567 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/must-read-preview-2026-national-restaurant-association-show?utm_source=A%20must-read%20preview%20of%20the%202026%20National%20Restaurant%20Association%20Show&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Here's what the Informa editorial team is expecting to see at the Show this year, which starts May 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Lace up your Hokas and let the fun begin. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no restaurantbusiness@winsightmedia.com (Restaurant Business Staff) 211585 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/quick-service-pizza-sales-turned-negative-last-year?utm_source=Quick-service%20pizza%20sales%20turned%20negative%20last%20year%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The overall industry’s sales cooled to 3%, marking the fourth consecutive year of deceleration, but pizza was the only category in the red. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211573 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/burger-business-culvers-shake-shack-are-grabbing-market-share?utm_source=In%20the%20burger%20business%2C%20Culver%27s%20and%20Shake%20Shack%20are%20grabbing%20market%20share&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Sales among limited-service burger chains remained weak in 2025 amid consumer weakness and a shift to chicken or other items. But higher-quality growth chains are grabbing share and making noise. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211579 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/el-pollo-loco-accelerates-innovation-fill-menu-gaps?utm_source=El%20Pollo%20Loco%20accelerates%20innovation%20to%20fill%20menu%20gaps&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Behind the Menu: Chef Rene Pisciotti has kept R&D constantly in motion at the chicken chain to build a strong pipeline. First order of business: A signature chicken tender. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211587 Food https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/jack-boxs-weird-year-gets-weirder?utm_source=Jack%20in%20the%20Box%27s%20weird%20year%20gets%20weirder&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: The company has changed leadership, unleashed a revitalization plan, battled with franchisees and an activist and sold Del Taco. It is now changing leaders again. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211586 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/marketing/mcdonalds-putting-its-name-chicago-soccer-stadium?utm_source=McDonald%27s%20is%20putting%20its%20name%20on%20a%20Chicago%20soccer%20stadium&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The fast-food giant has a deal with Chicago Fire FC to name its privately funded stadium McDonald’s Park, set to open in 2028. It's the company's first professional stadium rights deal in the U.S. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211565 Marketing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/company-taking-chinese-takeout-modern-era?utm_source=This%20company%20is%20taking%20Chinese%20takeout%20into%20the%20modern%20era&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds A Deeper Dive: Min Choe and Angell Tsang, the cofounders of the Austin, Texas-based Tso Chinese Takeout and Delivery, join this week's episode of the restaurant finance podcast. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211578 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/whats-new-chicago-restaurant-scene?utm_source=What%27s%20new%20in%20the%20Chicago%20restaurant%20scene&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Heading to the National Restaurant Show? Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211564 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/chuck-e-cheese-taps-ai-help-fight-fraud?utm_source=Chuck%20E.%20Cheese%20taps%20AI%20to%20help%20fight%20fraud&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The food-and-games chain is using an AI-powered camera system to flag suspicious activity at the point of sale in real time. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211562 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/papa-johns-bets-innovation-after-cutting-menu-rhythm-breakers?utm_source=Papa%20Johns%20bets%20on%20innovation%20after%20cutting%20menu%20%E2%80%98rhythm%20breakers%E2%80%99%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds CEO Todd Penegor said the company is urgently ramping up its innovation pipeline to attract new customers following a tough Q1. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211425 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/franchisee-files-lawsuit-against-pizza-hut-over-mandatory-tech?utm_source=Franchisee%20files%20lawsuit%20against%20Pizza%20Hut%20over%20mandatory%20tech%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Chaac Pizza Northeast, which operates 111 locations, alleges the implementation of Dragontail software has caused operational disruptions and financial losses exceeding $100 million. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211547 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/emerging-brands/think-chick-fil-raising-canes-are-too-focused-male-diners-chicken-concept-you?utm_source=Think%20Chick-fil-A%20and%20Raising%20Cane%27s%20are%20too%20focused%20on%20male%20diners%3F%20This%20chicken%20concept%20is%20for%20you&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Meet the new Flock & Fresh, launched by Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim. He feels women want better quality—and choice. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211566 Emerging Brands https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/can-wendys-reverse-its-sales-slide-it-may-need-more-support?utm_source=Can%20Wendy%27s%20reverse%20its%20sales%20slide%3F%20It%20may%20need%20more%20support&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain’s struggles have been shocking, and while the company sees some early signs of progress, it could take more to truly fix things. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211539 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/catering-powering-growth-several-top-500-chains?utm_source=Catering%20is%20powering%20growth%20at%20several%20Top%20500%20chains&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds From quick service to casual dining, brands are seeing the value of a robust catering program as a steady revenue stream and marketing tool. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211559 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/ceo-chris-simms-favors-approachable-innovation-steer-menu-lazy-dog-restaurants?utm_source=CEO%20Chris%20Simms%20favors%20%27approachable%20innovation%27%20to%20steer%20the%20menu%20at%20Lazy%20Dog%20Restaurants&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Menu Talk: The casual-dining chain stays ahead of the curve by balancing comfort food favorites with trendsetting food and drinks. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211549 Leadership https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/why-el-pollo-locos-economics-enthusiasm-formula-working?utm_source=Why%20El%20Pollo%20Loco%27s%20%27economics%20and%20enthusiasm%27%20formula%20is%20working%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds During a recent interview, CEO Liz Williams talked about the need to give consumers what they want from an innovation and value standpoint. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) 211553 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/how-eat-sushi?utm_source=How%20to%20eat%20sushi%20&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds A visit to the newest Sushi by Bou is a reminder of proper etiquette. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes 211519 Food https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/franchisees-push-their-claims-fat-brands-bankruptcy?utm_source=Franchisees%20push%20their%20claims%20in%20the%20Fat%20Brands%20bankruptcy&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Franchisees of several of the restaurant chain operator's brands are claiming tens of millions in damages over everything from misused ad funds to overcharges for cookie supplies. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211530 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/franchisee-profitability-has-taken-big-hit?utm_source=Franchisee%20profitability%20has%20taken%20a%20big%20hit&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: A push for value and rising costs, especially for beef, have taken a big bite out of franchisee and company store profits in the fast-food space. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211515 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/texas-roadhouse-tech-giant?utm_source=Texas%20Roadhouse%2C%20tech%20giant%3F&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Tech Check: The casual-dining chain known for hot rolls and line dancing has been quietly weaving more tech into its operations. It’s a study in how to modernize gracefully. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) 211525 Technology https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/score-big-win-better-operations?utm_source=Score%20a%20big%20win%20for%20better%20operations&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The Bottom Line: There were some strong numbers reported in restaurant company earnings last week. But in-store operations improvements really mattered. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211516 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/its-wrap-chain-menus-week?utm_source=%27It%27s%20a%20wrap%27%20for%20chain%20menus%20this%20week&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Taste Tracker: Sweetgreen, Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, Tropical Smoothie Café, Saladworks, Golden Corral, Blaze Pizza, Cracker Barrel and Noodles & Company headline restaurant menu news and trends. Sun, 10 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) 211514 Food https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/beverage/cocktails-hit-30-plus-consumers-are-opting-drink-less-or-stay-home?utm_source=As%20cocktails%20hit%20%2430-plus%2C%20consumers%20are%20opting%20to%20drink%20less%E2%80%94or%20stay%20home&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds Rising costs are pushing prices up at the bar, and consumers are pre-gaming to cut costs. Can restaurants and bars win them back with a more engaging experience? Fri, 08 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 yes LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211422 Beverage https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/snowbird-chefs-are-elevating-art-cooking-literally?utm_source=At%20Snowbird%2C%20chefs%20are%20elevating%20the%20art%20of%20cooking.%20Literally&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds RATIONAL helps chefs cook consistently at high elevations Fri, 08 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no 211480 Operations https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/sweetgreen-bets-winning-back-bowl-weary-guest?utm_source=Sweetgreen%20bets%20on%20winning%20back%20the%20bowl-weary%20guest&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds After a terrible 1Q, sales for the fast-casual chain began to pick up in April. Will a non-bowl option, fueled by an army of social media creators, save the day? Fri, 08 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) 211502 Financing https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/shake-shack-encounters-unforgiving-wall-street?utm_source=Shake%20Shack%20encounters%20an%20unforgiving%20Wall%20Street&utm_medium=rb-feed&utm_campaign=RSS-Feeds The fast-casual burger chain has strategies in place that could make it a lot larger than its initial plans. But then the company ran into a first-quarter weather problem. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 no jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) 211498 Financing