Heading to the National Restaurant Show? Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered.
Young chefs from Northern Arizona University are embracing AI on the job. But there are some tasks they say are best left to humans.
The publication also won Gold for best company profile, best individual profile and best column from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Sales among limited-service burger chains remained weak in 2025 amid consumer weakness and a shift to chicken or other items. But higher-quality growth chains are grabbing share and making noise.
Here's what the Informa editorial team is expecting to see at the Show this year, which starts May 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Lace up your Hokas and let the fun begin.
Food Writer’s Diary: Just because you know a trend is silly doesn’t mean you’re not susceptible to it
Fogo de Chao and DineAmic Hospitality have adjusted their value offerings to strengthen non-celebration, weekday business.
At the National Restaurant Show, the tennis great shared an inspirational look back on a career of highs and lows, and how humility led to greater purpose. Also, he would like restaurants to have better acoustics.
The food-and-games chain is using an AI-powered camera system to flag suspicious activity at the point of sale in real time.
The publication also won Gold for best company profile, best individual profile and best column from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the unprecedented win over the banking and credit card lobby in Colorado, though the legislation awaits the governor's signature.
The Bottom Line: The owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's will be going public in a market where investors are more skeptical of multi-brand operators.
New research from Technomic unpacks the ‘new realities’ shaping industry trends amid a tough macroenvironment.
The publication also won Gold for best company profile, best individual profile and best column from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
The bankrupt owner of Twin Peaks, Round Table Pizza and many other chains will establish a liquidation trust that could pursue claims against the company’s former management.