Green Tracker: 3 solutions for more sustainable operations

Dec 10, 2021

A lower-in-carbon beef option, uniforms made from repurposed plastic water bottles and an investment win for the reusable packaging movement

13 restaurant prototypes unveiled in 2021, from Taco Bell to Denny’s

Dec 09, 2021

Restaurant chains unveiled plans for new prototypes in 2021, almost entirely catering to consumers’ evolving needs during the pandemic...

Frios gourmet pops announces Patti Rother as president

Dec 09, 2021

Badass industry leader brings proven expertise to new role; experienced executive to elevate brand's operations, franchisee support, give-back, marketing, and franchise development, all for the FUN of it

Tacombi to grow across U.S. with $27.5M funding round led by Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments

Dec 09, 2021

Now 13-unit Mexican taqueria concept hopes to reach 75 units in next five years while growing consumer packaged goods line

Dec 09, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse and Red Robin

Dec 08, 2021

Plus innovation at Bob Evans, Dolly Llama, Halal Guys, Hopdoddy, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Miller’s Ale House, Miller's Famous Sandwiches, Studio Movie Grill, Tacodeli, Tim Hortons, Velvet Taco and Voodoo Doughnut

Nextbite introduces new Asian brand to its lineup of delivery-only restaurants

Dec 08, 2021

Lucky Dragon Fried Rice is the virtual company’s newest venture

25 mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry in 2021

Dec 08, 2021

2021 was another busy year for mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry, from Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop buying Wing Zone on Jan. 4 to Jack in the Box buying Del Taco on Dec. 6 — with a couple more weeks still to go...

Beverage Tracker: Holiday specials from Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Dutch Bros

Dec 06, 2021

Plus seasonal drinks from Applebee’s, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Caribou Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Creamistry, Dave & Buster’s, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, IHOP, Islands Restaurants, Juice It Up!, Mooyah, Old Chicago, Pressed, Roy Rogers...

Flavor of the Week: Oat milk, the latest dairy-free darling

Dec 06, 2021

The latest dairy-free darling of coffee shops, oat milk is outpacing all other alternative milk varieties on restaurant menus. Created through a simple process of blending and then straining oats and water, oat milk has a thick, creamy texture...