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

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining visit trends, US fast food market performance, menu price inflation, Met Gala dining stats, 50-plus buying power, Green Restaurant Awards, and the happiness of small business owners.

Guests can hear the story of each oyster from seed to shuck at Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood in Denver. That’s because Sean Huggard, Founder and President of Shucking Good Hospitality, always wanted to bring an authentic oyster bar to the area.