What do this year’s rankings say about the state of the restaurant industry — and how brands can keep guests satisfied in a challenging economy? They also talk about Darden’s performance in its most ...

Given the sharp growth trajectory of (and demand for) chicken concepts, we’d be remiss not to do the same with for that category. Based on recently released data from Technomic, here are the ...

Curtis Duffy, James Beard winner and consulting chef on ‘The Bear,’ shares menu inspirationCurtis Duffy, James Beard winner and consulting chef on ‘The Bear,’ shares menu inspiration The ...

Emerging, a growth capital firm investing in restaurant innovation, technology, and experiential entertainment, has named G.J. Hart, the former Red Robin executive, as managing partner, the ...

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Chris Turner will be the next CEO of Yum Brands.” Turner, the company’s current chief financial and franchise officer, will succeed ...

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her ...

May 8 - Multiple cities, including Washington, D.C., and Nashville, Tenn., note an uptick in immigration enforcement at restaurants. In D.C., the Department of Homeland Security reportedly visited ...

The emerging tech company has secured eight U.S. patents, with six more pending, after more than a decade of development. In 2014, Arrive AI filed for patent protection for its smart mailboxes ...

That experience seems to be resonating with American audiences. According to this year’s Technomic Top 500, KPOT grew its location count by 72% in 2024, and its sales by 34%. It’s already ...

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade shares how the restaurant chain can maintain the title of ‘America’s Favorite Diner.’” ...

Bret Thorn, Senior Food Editor, Nation's Restaurant News June 11, 2025 5 MinRead Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol addresses some 14,000 store managers at Leadership Experience 2025 Bret Thorn ...