Day: May 21, 2026
It’s time for lobster rolls
Food Writer’s Diary: It took me a while to understand the delicacy, but I get it now
Restaurant chains’ performance in the first quarter was a mixed bag
The Bottom Line: A lot of chains reported some surprising results in the first three months of the year. But a lot of that improvement came
A must-read preview of the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show
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
Bankruptcy court approves the sale of Fat Brands to multiple buyers
A court gave its OK to the sale of of Twin Peaks, Hot Dog on a Stick, Elevation Burger and the rest of the company in four separate deals,
6 tech trends from the Restaurant Show
On the floor this year, we found rotary phones, robots and maybe a little too much AI.
<div>Why these culinary students don’t fear AI</div>
Young chefs from Northern Arizona University are embracing AI on the job. But there are some tasks they say are best left to humans.
What we liked, and what we didn’t, about the National Restaurant Association Show
New foods, ice cream and lots of cheese more than offset the painful feet, noisiness and apparent lack of pickleball playing time at this
Union Square Hospitality CEO Chip Wade wins Gold Plate Award
The longtime industry veteran was chosen for the honor from IFMA, the Food Away from Home Association.
<div>Wendy’s makes a no-brainer decision in naming Bob Wright CEO</div>
The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain ended months of uncertainty by bringing in its former executive to be chief executive. Wright should
Red Robin reports better profits, and thanks ChatGPT
After posting its best margins in years, the casual-dining chain said the AI chatbot is helping managers run their restaurants better.