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

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Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, has signed veteran restaurant operators Ricky, Niki and Coby Cook as franchise partners in Upstate South Carolina.

Zipline's electric drones autonomously retrieve orders and quietly fly them directly to customers' homes.

Taco Bell International's Amy Ellis Durini (left) and KFC Global's Nivera Wallani will keynote the 2027 WiRL Summit.

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime dining brand known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experience and “craveable” dishes, announced the promotion of Chris Eby to Vice President of Development.

White Castle and Garage Beer don’t just have customers. These iconic Ohio-based companies have devoted, passionate, go-big-or-go-home fans. Now, the two are joining forces to give their devoted fans a fresh new way to celebrate and enjoy the brands they love.

Inspire Brands going public, as a confidential IPO filing in May suggests it will, would, naturally, represent one of the largest public swings the sector has witnessed.

Merit Coffee Company, the Texas specialty coffee roaster known for its community-driven cafés and award-winning coffee program, announced its expansion into Houston with plans to open three new cafés across the city, beginning with its first Houston location in the West Univer...

Postino, the restaurant and wine bar known for its welcoming hospitality and inspired spaces is expanding its presence in North Carolina with a new location in Chapel Hill. Postino Chapel Hill will be located at 201 S.

The Garret Group, the hospitality team behind acclaimed concepts including The Garret, Bandits, Borrachito, and Rocco’s Sports & Rec., today announced the grand opening of Sports & Rec. in West Palm Beach’s rapidly growing Nora District.

Topgolf is introducing the Ultimate Summer Sweepstakes, giving one grand-prize winner the ultimate Topgolf experience package valued at $3,500.

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its impossibly generous portions and genuine hometown hospitality, announced the opening of its Rogers, Arkansas, restaurant.

Cotton Patch Cafe has over 50 restaurants. Cotton Patch Cafe announced Monday that it has been acquired by Texas-based group Local Favorite Restaurants. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Everybody wants to own the media, and the country’s fastest-growing new-age consumer brands are no exception.

Amazon vs Flipkart: The Logistics Duel After ecommerce, Amazon and Flipkart are now locking horns in the logistics arena too. Following Ecom Express’ acquisition in 2025, remote pincode operations shrank and traditional 3PL pricing became more expensive.

The common thread is the operator insight: beverage at scale requires equipment, process, training, and labor models that existing kitchens cannot absorb easily.

Tom Curtis, U.S. and Canada president of Burger King, will serve as the opening keynote for September’s QSR Evolution Conference.