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Here's what we're excited to see at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show
More than 53,000 foodservice professionals are gathering in Chicago's McCormick Place for the four-day annual event, starting May 16.
Markets
India restricts duty-free gold imports to curb misuse
Gold import curbs may indirectly raise gold prices for jewellery and F&B gifting, impacting premium dining and event catering costs.
People
El Pollo Loco’s Multi-Faceted Growth Strategy Takes Hold
Chain-level growth strategy offers no actionable insights for independent operators.
Markets
Wetzel’s Pretzels, Cold Stone to open 17 co-branded units
Co-branded units may offer revenue diversification but require high upfront investment and operational complexity for small operators.
Breaking
Adani enters hospitality biz with IHG hotel pact for five hotels across four Indian cities
Adani's entry into hospitality via IHG partnership is irrelevant to independent F&B operators' daily operations or margins.
Operations
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Carl’s Jr.
Menu updates from large chains offer little actionable insight for independent operators.
Growth
Taco Bell Puts Cantina Chicken Twist on Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza gets a Cantina Chicken upgrade, but this chain-level menu tweak offers no actionable insights for independent operators.
Breaking
Dee’s Table Debuts Soft-Serve Margaritas in Frisco, Texas
A single restaurant in Texas launches a niche cocktail trend with no clear operational or financial takeaway for independent operators.
Growth
Logan’s Roadhouse Launches $9.99 Lunch Menu Nationwide
Chain’s nationwide lunch deal offers no actionable insight for independent operators.
Growth
New Seaport Restaurant Project in NYC to Blend Food, Culture, and Design in 2027
A future NYC dining project may blend food and culture, but offers no immediate takeaways for small operators.
Markets
Chuck E. Cheese, McDonald’s, Black Rock Coffee
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Growth
San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group has opened À L’ouest, a new French brasserie
The company is in expansion mode and taking its Rare Society steakhouse brand national
Operations
After PM's appeal, power ministry asks PSUs to promote work from home, cut foreign travel
In an advisory, the ministry asked PSUs under it to evaluate the possibility of some of their employees working from home one day a week.
Markets
India bans sugar exports with immediate effect to cool domestic prices
Sugar export ban may raise domestic prices; cafes should lock in supplies or adjust menu pricing before September 30.
Markets
RBI streamlines overseas remittance tie-ups for banks, fintechs
The move is expected to streamline cross-border payments for non-trade purposes such as overseas education, medical treatment, travel and family maintenance, while increasing transparency on foreig...
Operations
Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’ Bank on Bolder Beverages
Younger demographics are experimenting with diverse drink flavors and categories to satisfy both their functional requirements and emotional well-being, according to the Keurig Dr Pepper State of B...
Markets
Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle
A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.
Technology
Pizza Hut franchisee says AI caused $100M in damages
Chaac Pizza Northeast, which depends on DoorDash to deliver its orders, said the chain’s Dragontail AI system hurt delivery times and damaged operations.
People
84 Hospitality founder reveals 5 key elements that create great restaurant atmosphere
If you want guests to have a great experience instead of just a good one, restaurateur Rachel Cope says these are the ingredients that must be included
Markets
TN chief minister urges PM Modi to remove import duty on cotton
Cotton price surge may indirectly raise linen/uniform costs for F&B operators, but no direct actionable takeaway.
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