For much of the past decade, ready-to-drink beverages occupied a relatively narrow lane within the alcohol industry. | ...

The term "fusion" is up 49 percent on restaurant menus over the past four years. The American consumer's dining preferences have evolved and menus are catching up. The operators making noise right now ...

Customer satisfaction across the restaurant industry remained steady in 2026, even as operators grapple with slowing demand, rising costs and increasingly selective consumers, according to the late | ...

Between the effects of the economy and changing consumer tastes, developing menus is no longer a “meat-and-potatoes” ...

As restaurants across the U.S. prepare for the influx of fans expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, operators are weighing ...

Walk into almost any busy commercial kitchen and you'll find the same challenge hiding behind the line. Operators are being asked to do more and than before. They need to serve guests faster, maintain ...

Breakfast is no longer a quiet, early-morning daypart – it’s one of the most dynamic growth engines in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Once defined by eggs, bacon, and a tight service window, ...

In the world of bars and restaurants, is wine entering a new era—one built less on prestige and more on connection? Across the hospitality industry, owners and operators are discovering that today’s ...

In 2026, we’ll see a continued shift toward bold, globally inspired flavors that feel approachable but elevated. Diners are becoming more adventurous exploring Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin ...

Kim Jensen-Pitts, chief marketing officer at Cowboy Chicken—a Dallas-based, casual restaurant chain that specializes in real wood-fired rotisserie chicken—said limited-time offerings (LTOs) or limited ...

At the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Kevin Denton Rex, director of The Spirits Authority, a new research and education firm launched in 2025 with Co-Founder Andy Seymour, led a session titled “The Truth ...