Author: Abe Medeiros
Did a lower average check yield sales growth? That depends
The Bottom Line: An analysis of Technomic Top 500 data showed some correlation between average check and sales performance, but it depended
Indiana sanctions I Heart Mac and Cheese over franchise violations
The Indiana Securities Division is voiding franchise agreements of operators in the state and forcing the fast-casual chain to refund some
At Starbucks, pen and paper beats AI
Tech Check: Despite promising early results, the coffee chain is ditching its AI inventory system. It’s the latest example of how AI is
The family-dining segment is divided by dinner
Family-dining chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to
Aramark debuts new menu items at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Aramark Sports + Entertainment launches new menu items at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway including a collectible Souvenir Oil Can Cup.
5 food and drink trends spotted at the National Restaurant Show
Tastings at the booths of hundreds of exhibitors at the Show revealed some surprising discoveries along with variations of continuing
Chef Bryan O’Kelly reimagines Southern cuisine at Husk Nashville
Menu Talk: With a laser focus on local ingredients, the executive chef takes classic dishes in new directions.
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
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.