Author: Abe Medeiros
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
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
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.
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.
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,
<div>This is 7 Brew’s world. We all just live in it</div>
The Bottom Line: The drive-thru beverage chain has gone from nothing to the country’s fourth-largest coffee chain in less than a decade,
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.
A Taco Bell franchisee looks outside California for growth
Longtime operator Ghai Restaurants acquired 44 locations of the fast-food Mexican brand in Houston, both to double down on the brand and to