In-depth pieces from our analyst team — the operations, market shifts, technology bets, and people decisions shaping food service.

Shaver Hall, a new dining and entertainment destination, will officially open its doors on June 26 at 424 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

Pura Vida Miami, the lifestyle-driven wellness café brand known for its elevated all-day dining experience, announced the national launch of its newest menu innovation: premium 100% grass-fed and grass-finished sirloin steak.

Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced operators Najib and Walid Haidar to bring the brand to South Texas.

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s new restaurant and lounge channeling the golden era of 1930s to 1950s Italian-American dining, has launched a lineup of weekly programming.

Restaurant365, the leading AI-powered restaurant management platform, today announced that Hungry Howie’s Pizza has selected Restaurant365 as its back-office operations platform across all franchise locations.

Bar Next Door, the West Hollywood neighborhood haunt known for its vintage-inspired drinks and Old Hollywood atmosphere, is debuting its first daily food menu with the cult-favorite slice shop, Prince St. Pizza.

Digital signage takes many shapes. The state of quick-serve restaurants is in uncharted territory. While no stranger to challenges, QSRs are battling both stiff competition and shifting consumer confidence.

Josh Rossmeisl is preparing to bring his most ambitious concept yet to downtown Atlanta.

GreenDustries Corporation, developer of the award-winning PleatPak foodservice packaging system, today highlighted the pivotal role PleatPak has played in the success of The Daily Burger, Madison Square Garden’s most celebrated food concepts, created by renowned restaurateur D...

GreenDustries Corporation, developer of the award-winning PleatPak foodservice packaging system, today highlighted the pivotal role PleatPak has played in the success of The Daily Burger, Madison Square Garden’s most celebrated food concepts, created by renowned restaurateur D...

Some analysts have suggested Chipotle is too busy. Not in the consumer sense, but in the number of initiatives unfurling across the brand, from menu to equipment to digital. But CEO Scott Boatwright counters this is nothing new.

Inspire Brands announced Wednesday a new Buffalo Wild Wings fast-casual prototype, designed to spark international growth. The new format, meant to complement sit-down sports bars, comes with new kitchen equipment and streamlined operations to achieve faster speeds.

Healthy snacking startup Phab has raised $4 Mn in a Pre-Series A funding round led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office.

STK Steakhouse, the globally recognized steakhouse concept from The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. has officially opened its highly anticipated downtown Phoenix location at 201 E.

The fast-casual brand’s menu offers a fresh take on global cuisines. gusto!, the Atlanta-born fast-casual brand known for healthy bowls and wraps, is kicking off summer with some Caribbean heat.

Godfather’s Pizza proudly announces a historic leadership transition as the third “Godfather” in company history steps forward to lead the brand into its next chapter.

Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed franchise agreements to bring the rapidly growing concept to Washington, D.C.