C-Store, Travel Center Openings Power Major Expansion at Cinnabon
Cinnabon opened 348 new domestic franchise locations in 2025, up from 91 in 2024. Long a favorite in malls, much of its growth now is centered in convenience stores, particularly in the Western United States.
Restaurant Operators Turn to Training and Tech to Meet Cost Challenges
Restaurant365 surveyed more than 400 food and beverage operators on their biggest challenges and strategies in the first half of 2026. Labor shortages and rising costs topped the list.
Off-Prem Alcohol Picks Up Steam as Consumer Drinking Slows
This year is proving pivotal for off-prem alcohol regulation across the U.S. as states make temporary pandemic-era exceptions permanent. The trend comes amid shrinking alcohol consumption.
As consumers become more price-conscious, new data from Monkey Catering Platform points to repeat customers as a key source of catering growth.
New data from China, Europe and the U.S. suggests autonomous delivery is entering a new phase of commercial growth.
The Innovation Fueling America’s Coffee Boom
From market leader Starbucks to emerging disruptors like 7 Brew and Dutch Bros,
innovation, both on the menu and beyond, is core to the scaling efforts shaping the U.S.
coffee industry.
Miso Robotics Acquires Former Pizza Automation Pioneer Zume
The deal adds Zume’s technology, intellectual property and more than 300 patents spanning food robotics and packaging to Miso’s portfolio.
Casey’s Leans into Tech, Foodservice Investments with New Strategic Plan
The food-first convenience chain emphasized tech stack improvements and expanded foodservice offerings in its new three-year strategic plan.
Dog Haus CEO Spills Beverage Innovation Strategy Amid Dirty Soda Boom
Dog Haus joins a growing number of restaurant brands putting more focus on beverages, rolling out dirty sodas, specialty coffee and expanded drink offerings through a partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper.
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