Poll of the Week July 9, 2026

Off-Prem Vs. In-Store Investments for Cafes Starbucks is investing heavily in the in-cafe experience, planning to add more than 25,000 cafe seats across U.S. units by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, drive-thru-first brands like 7 Brew, Scooter's Coffee and...

Poll of the Week July 2, 2026

3PD for July 4? Independence Day ranked the 15th busiest day for restaurant food delivery, according to a 2025 report from DoorDash. Do you plan to use third-party delivery platforms for July 4 festivities this year? Definitely Probably Unlikely Not This Year...

Poll of the Week June 25, 2026

Beverage Topics Which beverage topic interests you most? Coffee Trends and Consumer Behavior THC and Adaptogens Creative Cocktail and Alcohol Menu Strategies Robotic Baristas and Bartenders The Non-Alcoholic Beverage Boom Please select one of the following options....

Poll of the Week June 18, 2026

Airport Dining Preferences When dining at an airport, which type of restaurant are you most likely to choose? Familiar Chain Restaurant Grab-and-Go Concepts Local Restaurant No Distinct Preference Unsure/Other Please select one of the following options. Submit...

Poll of the Week June 11, 2026

Operator Benefits of AI Agents Which of the following categories does agentic AI offer the most valuable insight for restaurant operators? Sales and Revenue Menu and Inventory Guests and Marketing Operations and Reporting Please select one of the following...

Poll of the Week June 4, 2026

AI Inventory Management: Polished or Potential? Do you think AI-powered inventory management technology is beneficial for restaurants or has the potential to be? Yes, it is already delivering meaningful value for restaurants. Yes, but the technology still needs...