$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.

Apr 22, 2026

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.

Apr 21, 2026

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.

Apr 17, 2026

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

Apr 09, 2026

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.

Apr 06, 2026

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.

Apr 04, 2026

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?

Mar 27, 2026

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?

Mar 27, 2026

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.

Mar 27, 2026

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...

Mar 26, 2026

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.

May 09, 2024