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What we liked, and what we didn’t, about the National Restaurant Association Show

 By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2026

New foods, ice cream and lots of cheese more than offset the painful feet, noisiness and apparent lack of pickleball playing time at this year’s event.

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Colorado swipe-fee bill offers signs of hope

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 14, 2026

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.

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A must-read preview of the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2026

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.

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What's new in the Chicago restaurant scene

By Lisa Jennings on May 12, 2026

Heading to the National Restaurant Show? Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered.

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Catering is powering growth at several Top 500 chains

By Patricia Cobe on May 12, 2026

From quick service to casual dining, brands are seeing the value of a robust catering program as a steady revenue stream and marketing tool.

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Papa Johns bets on innovation after cutting menu ‘rhythm breakers’

By Alicia Kelso on May 12, 2026

CEO Todd Penegor said the company is urgently ramping up its innovation pipeline to attract new customers following a tough Q1.

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At Snowbird, chefs are elevating the art of cooking. Literally

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on May 08, 2026

RATIONAL helps chefs cook consistently at high elevations

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Applebee's wants managers spending more time in the dining room

By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2026

The casual-dining chain is prioritizing facetime between managers and customers as it looks to improve the service in its restaurants.

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Popeyes is ‘moving quickly’ to address sales slump

By Alicia Kelso on May 06, 2026

The fast-food chicken chain’s first-quarter same-store sales declined by 6.5%, marking its worst performance in about 20 years.

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Cost-cutting creativity: How operators are protecting margins in tough times

By Alicia Kelso on May 05, 2026

Inflation across the board is forcing restaurants to rethink everything from staffing to supply chains.

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