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

Mumbai-based digital entertainment startup Rusk Media has raised ₹100 Cr (about $10.6 Mn) in its pre-series C funding round led by existing investor Nazara Technologies, with participation from InfoEdge Ventures, IvyCap Ventures and a consortium led by Audacity VC.

Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Detroit, marking the brand’s highly anticipated debut in the Midwest.

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan joined me next on our Conversations series from Chicago. Morgan might have been the biggest AI skeptic thus far (he won’t be the last). He’s also not on the GLP-1 action plan train yet.

The partnership brings together two brands known for creating memorable experiences around food, culture and connection. Lucci Lambrusco, the dry sparkling red wine co-founded by Ashley Graham and Danny Epstien, is partnering with iconic New York-born Prince St.

If AI adds more steps, more decisions, or another platform to navigate, it may feel futuristic while making customers work harder. Quick-service chains are rolling out AI ordering tools at a steady clip, and the early excitement feels familiar.

In 2013, a Cambridge coffee shop named Barismo took a chance on a young technology company, moved by the founders’ commitment to immerse themselves in the business and build hardware that made it easier for them to serve their customers.

As the restaurant industry continues to evolve, three beloved Greater Boston dining destinations – il Casale Lexington, il Casale Belmont and The Wellington – are proud to be among the early adopters of Hawazai, an innovative platform designed to empower service industry emplo...

Western Addition Restaurant Group, the Dallas-based hospitality company behind some of Texas’ most sought-after dining destinations, including the wildly popular il Bracco, is bringing a brand-new concept to its home market: the Main House, an all-day restaurant opening at Kno...

As the summer entertaining season gets underway, Buddy’s bar-b-q is helping East Tennesseans spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with convenient Family Packs, catering options and a new Banana Pudding dessert perfect for every setting, from backyard cookouts to g...

Juice It Up! is bringing an elevated experience to the summer season. Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, açaí and superfruit bowl chains for over 30 years, is ushering in summer with a vibrant array of seasonal offerings.

The BBQ Chicken Pizza is available in deep dish or thin crust. Lou Malnati’s, the iconic Chicago pizzeria known for its deep dish pizza, is introducing its new limited-time BBQ Chicken Pizza, available at all locations and for nationwide shipping beginning June 18.

LALAON, a Seoul-inspired waterfront dining destination located at 22 N 6th St is set to officially open on June 17, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is bringing the celebrated gathering culture of Seoul’s Han River to the East River.

From sushi and seafood towers to dry-aged tomahawks and Japanese-inspired cocktails, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes is bringing a bold new dining experience to ICON Park.

A Knicks-themed cake from Doc’s Cake Shop. With the Knicks’ victory parade on Thursday in NYC, big sports moments are not just for the teams, athletes, or major sponsors.

Menu innovation is proving to be one of the biggest accelerants of Panera’s transformation strategy.

New Leadership Takes Over BigBasket It is the end of an era at BigBasket. Cofounders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh have stepped down from daily operations, while ex-Amazon executive Amit Nanda is stepping in as the new CEO.

Dave & Buster's same-store sales fell 5.4 percent in Q1. Dave & Buster’s isn’t trying to reinvent itself. It’s trying to remember what made it successful in the first place.