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Popmenu survey: More plan to order Thanksgiving takeout, but fewer dine in
ATLANTA, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Popmenu’s annual study on Thanksgiving dining trends shows a number of consumers are going...
Subway announces CEO transition
MIAMI, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, today announced that John Chidsey, Global...
OpenTable releases 2025 dining predictions, top 100 restaurants
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, reveals the trends and consumer behavior that reshaped the...
NRA releases 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast is here, revealing top trends...
Toast survey: The restaurant industry proves to be resilient in times of change
From tackling the effects of inflation to finding new ways to delight their guests, restaurants have proved resilient and creative...
How QSRs are failing with customer service
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chatmeter, the leader in multi-location intelligence, today released its 2024 QSR Reputation Ranking,...
Fresh Thyme to use AI-powered Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Afresh, the world’s first AI engine designed for the unique challenges of fresh...
PRO*ACT and Spiceology form strategic partnership to elevate culinary experiences
Monterey, CA – PRO*ACT BB #:141746, the leading provider of fresh produce and supply chain solutions to the foodservice industry,...
Chipotle invests in AI supply chain platform, fast-casual concept
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced it is making a minority investment in Lumachain, an AI...
US Foods 2024 Diner Dispatch Survey shows shifts in diner preferences
October 08, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – today...
What Chefs Want opens facilities in Atlanta and Nashville
LOUISVILLE, KY October 4, 2024 – What Chefs Want BB #:161776, a leader in the foodservice distribution industry, is thrilled...
Restaurant Update: September could be a turning point
Black Box Intelligence released this monthly Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update September 27, 2024: August marked a...
Report: Restaurants hit record revenue but payroll outpaces gains
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurer transforming small business insurance, for...
Focus on Foodservice: Looking Ahead
So what does the future of foodservice look like? For many, it’s already here; for others, it’s just trying to...
Focus on Foodservice: Health and Wellness
Continued interest in health and wellness at foodservice calls for more and bigger portions of produce on the plate. “A...
Focus on Foodservice: Ingredients and Menus
Restaurant operators globally have returned to menu innovation, according to Technomic, with the average chain worldwide introducing 19 new or...
Focus on Foodservice: Operator Issues
The foodservice industry expects to employ 15.7 million people in 2024—a record, according to the National Restaurant Association. Still, 45...
Focus on Foodservice: Consumer Reactions
The Technomic/IFPA report concluded that most consumers initially didn’t seem to mind higher menu prices, additional fees, lower portion sizes,...
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