Stats are the mortar shells in a new battle between Gavin Newsom and restaurant groups

The Bottom Line: The company’s latest revitalization plan offers several ideas that struggling restaurant chains can use to get back into customers’ good graces. Here are five such lessons.

This fast-casual concept is working to raise brand awareness as consumers increasingly embrace the healthful flavors of shawarma, hummus and harissa.

The Bottom Line: An aging population could be putting some pressure on industry sales, as older people tend to eat out less often.