It’s no surprise that online ordering took off in 2020, but two years later, it’s time to take a fresh look at the new realities of the restaurant industry and the technology powering it. Mobile… The New Realities of Diner Preferences and the Tech to Capitalize on It

Project Pollo, a quickly growing plant-based chain, announced Tuesday that it received a growth investment from former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook.  The capital injection closed a seed funding round for the Texas fast casual, which… Former McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook Invests in Project Pollo

1000 Degrees, a 21-unit pizza fast casual, was acquired by a veteran commercial and restaurant real estate expert.  Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the company said new leader Amandeep Judge is putting forth a “substantial… Pizza Concept 1000 Degrees Bought by Real Estate Veteran

Costs are rising and getting passed along to consumers. Recent surveys show a race to value, with a split forming between experiential brands and those that deliver on convenience. Spun differently, guests aren’t necessarily spending… The State of Restaurants: Demand, Price, and a Race for Loyalty

Starbird, created by Aaron Noveshen’s consultancy, The Culinary Edge, was destined for scale since formation. The group wanted a concept simple enough for a qualified operator to run if, sometime down the line, franchising made… Starbird Begins to Fulfill its Unit Growth Destiny

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Chipotle has agreed to pay $7.75 million to the state of New Jersey for thousands of alleged child labor violations. The case arose from a New Jersey Department of Labor audit from 2017-2020 that found… Chipotle to Pay $7.75 Million Over Child Labor Violations

Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. are moving forward with a new brand identity that brings its “world of drippy, messy, and indulgent food to life.”  The restaurants’ new colors will be inspired by menu items, including… Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Add Visual Rebrand to Modernization Journey

With discretionary spending dwindling as a result of the economic slowdown, now more than ever, restaurants are being pressured to adopt new methods to boost customer engagement. Remaining competitive in an ever-changing world is becoming… Why Inflation is Making Customer Experience More Important than Ever

A question on the minds of restaurant operators as inflation holds to four-decade highs, is where the ceiling might be. Is there a tipping point? Revenue Management Solutions analyzed in-store price increases by percentages, year-over-year… What is the Inflationary Tipping Point for Fast Food?