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

TCBY, one of the nation’s original and most iconic frozen yogurt brands, is celebrating 45 years of serving delicious frozen yogurt and creating meaningful moments for families, friends and communities across the country.

Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, is continuing its strategic growth with expansion into the Myrtle Beach market, marking a significant milestone for the brand.

Available starting July 1st, the Birthday Cake Smoothie brings a playful take on a classic treat to the brand’s made-from-scratch menu lineup.

OYO parent PRISM has filed its updated DRHP for a fresh issue-only IPO with the SEBI. As per the company’s draft IPO papers, the public issue will consist solely of a fresh issue worth ₹6,650 Cr. This marks the third attempt for OYO to go public.

On April 20, at 11:43 a.m., RBI CEO Josh Kobza received an email that changed the rest of his day. It was from a customer named Jim. After watching a recent Burger King commercial, he stopped at a restaurant to try a Whopper, something he hadn’t done in decades.

When a restaurant group acquires another concept, it makes news headlines.

Restaurants, QSRs, and on-the-go occasions are creating new opportunities for CPG brands willing to rethink pricing, partnerships, and consumer engagement. CPG growth is becoming harder to find in the places companies have historically relied on.

Postino (Postino.com), 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.

Prince Castle is introducing Toast EZ as operators face ongoing labor challenges, tighter margins, and rising expectations for speed and quality.

June was quite an eventful month for the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. One of the most talked-about moments last month was CRED founder Kunal Shah stepping away from the fintech unicorn to take charge of global operations at Meta’s WhatsApp.

The system supports up to 16 syrups from a single nozzle.

Skyline Essentials™ today announced the launch of the SkAI® Predictive Suite for Restaurants, an AI-powered forecasting platform that gives independent operators and multi-unit groups the same data-science edge the national chains have built in-house for years.

D2C nutrition and wellness startup Supply6 has raised ₹48 Cr (about $5 Mn) in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from existing investor Zeropearl VC.

Quick commerce major Swiggy Instamart has appointed Gautam Swaroop as its CBO, days after Hari Kumar stepped down from the role. Gautam will oversee Instamart’s commercial operations spanning customer-centric growth, category management, and brand relationships and expansion.

Alex Clark brings three decades of experience in accounting and financial leading, including 20 years focused on the restaurant franchising sector, to her role as VP of finance at The Big Biscuit.

Earlier this month, Eggs Up Grill announced the pending opening of its 110th restaurant in Spears Creek, South Carolina, a residential area roughly 20 or so minutes from downtown Columbia.

Jason’s Deli is rolling out a limited-time lineup available July 1 through Sept. 30, bringing new Southwestern-inspired menu items and returning seasonal favorites to the table for easy summer meals and gatherings.