Inside the great catering comeback of 2021
As workers return to their offices and the holiday season gets underway, restaurants in every segment are ramping up catering programs to feed increased demand.Restaurant Business Exclusive Content
Food
A wealth of new menu items entices diners over the Fourth of July holiday weekend
Taste Tracker: Chicken in new guises at BWW, Slim Chickens and Toppers; Mooyah, Auntie Anne’s and Smashburger shake it up; refreshing thirst-quenchers for Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Charleys; and everything from cocktails to concretes to cookies make their debut.
Financing
The restaurant industry is splitting in two
The Bottom Line: The business is increasingly bifurcating. Fast-food restaurants are focused on speed and production. But demand for experiential dining remains high. Those in between may struggle.
Financing
The market cools off for restaurant acquisitions
The Bottom Line: Inflation concerns and margin pressures haven’t just hurt stocks. The market for restaurant deals has slowed to a crawl as sellers wait until things improve.