$450 Billion in Sales—But Growth Slows: Chain Restaurants Face a Turning Point
Chain restaurants hit $450B in sales, but growth is slowing. Inflation, closures, and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the industry.
OpenTable’s New Rules Spark Industry Backlash—Restaurants Push Back on Control
OpenTable’s new policy requiring restaurants to use it as their primary system is sparking backlash over control, data ownership, and industry competition.
FTC Takes Aim at Hidden Delivery Fees—Is the Era of “Free Delivery” Ending?
The FTC is cracking down on hidden delivery fees, challenging deceptive pricing practices by apps like Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.
Restaurant Merch Is the New Marketing Goldmine—And Diners Can’t Get Enough.
Restaurant merch is becoming a powerful branding tool, turning tote bags, hoodies, and collectibles into loyalty drivers, cultural statements, and new revenue streams
From Kitchen Startup to Global Brand: How Victoria Mamza Built WangarauFoods
Victoria Mamza turned a kitchen idea into WangarauFoods, a fast-growing food company now expanding beyond Nigeria and inspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
Sysco’s Massive Restaurant Depot Acquisition Could Transform the Restaurant Supply Landscape
Sysco’s $29 billion bid to acquire Restaurant Depot could reshape the restaurant supply industry, raising questions about competition, debt, and what it means for independent operators.
The $1.1 Trillion Restaurant Economy: Will Small Operators Keep Up or Fall Behind?
Are medium and small restaurants ready to seize opportunity or will they be outpaced by industry giants?
Inside the World’s First Zero-Waste Restaurant—and the Business Model That Could Transform Dining
A zero-waste restaurant may sound like a utopian vision, but is it feasible on a large scale?
Behind the Michelin Stars: Abuse Scandals Force Restaurants to Confront a Brutal Kitchen Culture—and Change Leadership Now
As allegations of abuse rock the culinary elite, it's time to rethink how kitchens can become not only crucibles of creativity but also havens of positivity and growth.
The Restaurant Workforce Reckoning: Why Pay Raises Alone Won’t Fix Turnover
The restaurant industry is facing a familiar yet intensifying dilemma. Talented staff disappear almost as quickly as they are hired...
Restaurant Business: Unleashing Explosive Growth with Exponential Strategies
If you run a restaurant business, this information may help you navigate the uncertain waters of the restaurant industry.