While so many of the latest developments in restaurant technology are customer-facing — from the drive-thru voice AI that identifies loyalty customers to the droids and drones that complete food ...

Data released Friday morning from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the restaurant industry’s workforce shrunk by 15,700 jobs in January, while the overall workforce added 143,000 ...

The National Restaurant Association expects a big year for restaurants in 2025. The trade group expects the industry to hit $1.5 trillion in sales this year as consumers unleash “pent-up demand ...

Tony Moralejo is stepping down as Applebee’s president, effective March 4, parent company Dine Brands announced Wednesday afternoon. Dine Brands chief executive officer John Peyton will serve as ...

Chick-fil-A’s massive, elevated drive-thru prototype south of Atlanta features some exciting bells and whistles, including four drive-thru lanes and a food transport system that allows a meal to ...

Join NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and Restaurant Business editor in chief Jonathan Maze as they discuss the latest headlines from around the restaurant industry, including Chili’s incredible ...

Sonny's BBQ has named George McAllan as its chief growth officer, the company said Thursday. The Orlando, Fla.-based Sonny’s said McAllan served the past five years as chief operations officer ...

Take a burger patty, smash it down onto a griddle so it’s pretty thin but not too thin. Hold it there so a crust forms, making the outside dark and not quite crunchy while sealing the burger’s ...

More foodservice customers value convenience now than ever before: Seven in 10 past-month QSR customers ages 18-54 use mobile order-ahead features. Even older consumers are getting in on the trend ...

Fried mozzarella gone viral, trend-setting chicken nuggets, a line of Baja-inspired menu items, crispy chicken that isn’t fried, and a smart menu overhaul that added a dozen new items while ...

Pizza Hut acquired 18 units in Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin, from EYM Pizza in a court auction held last week. EYM is Pizza Hut’s franchisee that filed for bankruptcy protection in July.

Starbucks has become the second quick-service restaurant chain after Chick-fil-A to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact: a national voluntary agreement created in partnership between nonprofits ReFed ...