In May, Chick-fil-A first hinted at plans to launch a delivery-kitchen concept called, “Little Blue Menu,” which takes its branding from the blue menus of Hapeville Dwarf House, the original Chick-fil-A store S. Truett Cathy… Chick-fil-A to Launch Delivery Kitchen with 'Hundreds of Menu Options'

There’s little mystery why non-traditional restaurant development lagged in 2020. Outlets that relied on travel, like airports and train stations, or education hubs, such as college campuses, felt the weight of a pandemic-induced shift in… Non-Traditional Remains a Cornerstone of Dunkin’s Growth

The restaurant industry lost 41,500 jobs in August, marking the first time it’s experienced negative growth since January. After losing 19,400 workers to begin 2021, food and drink places gained roughly 1.03 million jobs across… Restaurant Industry Loses Jobs for First Time Since January

More than a decade ago, Taco Bell slogged through a stretch of rough quarters. Yum! Brands tried everything in the playbook. It lowered prices. Activated media. “But we just couldn’t do it,” says Yum! CMO… So You Want to Be a Lifestyle Brand?

When so-called industry experts wrote off the brand, the consumers thought otherwise, and we went from double-digit declines to record growth throughout 2019, and up. Consumers throughout the nation were willing to vote with their… 5 Questions with Edible President Cheikh Mboup

The restaurant industry finds itself on the verge of a new era. More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that the eating establishments of tomorrow won’t be the same as they were… New Restaurant Designs Show How the Industry Is Adapting to COVID

To further engage core customers, Taco Bell is testing a subscription-based Taco Lover’s Pass that gives users access to one taco each day for 30 days.  The offer—which extends until November 24—is available exclusively through… Taco Bell Tests New 'Taco Lover's Pass' Subscription Service

It is a simple question: Has COVID-19 impacted the world of restaurant franchising? The simple answer is a resounding yes. However, the nature, degree, and longevity of the impact is far from certain, given that… The Power of Franchising in a Post-Pandemic World

Stratis Morfogen is often accused of taking away jobs. As the owner of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, an innovative automat concept that dispenses dumplings with flavors like Reuben, lamb gyro, and bacon pepper-jack cheeseburger, he can… Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Arrives at the Perfect Time

The lingering days of summer have flared another labor challenge for restaurants. The industry shed 41,500 jobs in August—the first negative month since January. From the start of 2021 to that turn, food and drink… Will the Holiday Season Ease Restaurants’ Hiring Woes?