Restaurant Business

12/16/2025

Restaurant sales and job growth are slowing Read more ⬇️

New economic data released on Tuesday show declining restaurant sales in October, followed by slower hiring in November.

12/16/2025

California Pizza Kitchen to be acquired by investor group Read more ⬇️

Consortium Brand Partners, Convive Brands, Eldridge Industries and Aurify Brands plan to lead the casual-dining chain into a new era of

12/16/2025

'Tis the season to plan to circle back later, says Panera Read more ⬇️

Partnering with social media influencers who skewer corporate America, the fast-casual chain hopes to tap into our shared desire to push

12/15/2025

Private-equity groups' poor reputation could hurt the brands they buy Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: The investment firms have been crucial to the growth of some restaurant chains. But consumers do not like it when one buys

12/15/2025

Winter menus are ready to warm up diners Read more ⬇️

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, White Castle, Maggiano’s, Bonchon, Jinya, Vicious Biscuit, Freshii, Polly’s Pies, Stonefire Grill, Metro Diner

12/15/2025

Sweet Tomatoes is not only back, it's growing Read more ⬇️

After the once-97-unit chain was liquidated in 2020, the buffet concept re-emerged in Arizona last year. Now a second location is coming to

12/15/2025

Moderation, functional beverages and alcohol alternatives are driving the trends, but cocktail culture is still going strong. It just looks a little different.

Read the full story by Patricia Cobe here https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/beverage/shifts-drinking-habits-bring-big-changes-bar.

12/15/2025

Catering to special dietary needs with RATIONAL Read more ⬇️

When UNREFINED meal prep started in Cleveland back in 2021, they needed help ensuring consistent quality for their clientele: people with

12/15/2025

Elevate the dining experience and boost loyalty with beloved brand names Read more ⬇️

In order to remain competitive, operators must stock brands customers know and love to showcase why diners should visit one establishment

12/15/2025

Restaurant loyalty programs are facing a big test Read more ⬇️

Tech Check: Many brands in desperate need of traffic are turning to their loyalty programs. Can they do enough to move the needle?

12/15/2025

On this episode of The Week in Restaurants, Hardee’s sued another big franchisee. Why is the burger chain having challenges?

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or visit https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/cracker-barrel-has-tough-quarter.

12/15/2025

2025 has been a weird year Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: In this week's edition of the restaurant finance newsletter, we look at what's been a strange year in the restaurant