Popeyes rolled out an at-home biscuit mix May 26, using an iconic menu item to expand the brand’s emerging CPG lineup.
Beverages driving revenue, the rising importance of the post-ability of menu items and consumers’ shifting approach to value meals — these were a few of the trends shaping discussion at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago last weekend.
From allergen filters to AI-powered recommendations, restaurants are using menu intelligence to better understand and serve guests.
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The 2026 Gas Report, from Gridwise Analytics, finds gas prices have outpaced 3PD fuel relief incentives, resulting in lower net earnings.
Consumers are increasingly turning to AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to decide where to eat, according to DoorDash’s new 2026 Restaurant Industry Trends Report.
As the rapid advancement of AI collides with consumer trends demanding price transparency, industry experts share their their perspectives on dynamic pricing.
Beyond the biggest delivery apps, smaller platforms are carving out market share through niche audiences, local focus and specialized operations.
Scaling a catering program is no simple task for an operation; it requires consistency across channels, accountability built into the store and brand levels, simple yet thorough standard operating procedures, and an appropriately dense tech stack designed to adapt. While that list only scratches the surface of a catering program manager’s responsibilities, the return on investment is well worth the effort for brands that can successfully tap into catering. Wendy Ruebel-Ewers, a restaurant industry consultant whose resume is lined with roles leading catering and off-premises operations for enterprise brands, dove […]
From software that automatically professionalizes menu item photos to tools that capture the emerging trend of agentic ordering, Google and DoorDash tech leaders say artificial intelligence offers real-world solutions for restaurant operators.
