The year was defined by acquisitions, AI and automation, with big players like DoorDash, Olo and Wonder dominating the headlines.

Restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries and wineries, food trucks, and other eating establishments are the heart of our social culture. Remember back in school when you learned about Maslow’s hierarchy of ...

Anyone who eats at a quick-service or fast-casual restaurant has a story of the time they waited forever for their order, or the time they got someone else’s order, or the double-whammy – waiting ...

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, talks to Chris Lybeer, chief ...

Operators are hoping for help with customer data, order accuracy and more, and there’s strong demand for AI-powered tools.

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven precision to provide hyper-personalized ...

For the last 50 years, Nation's Restaurant News has been at the forefront of information and innovation in foodservice, driving the industry forward with the latest news, trend insights and market ...

As tighter consumer budgets increasingly influence dining decisions for customers, it is imperative that restaurants prioritize delivering exceptional experiences – from start to finish – in addition ...

Running a restaurant today is nothing like it was a decade ago. The pace is faster, the expectations higher, and the competition fiercer. Diners want seamless service, personalized experiences, and ...

Presenting sponsor of the National Restaurant Association's State of the Restaurant Industry report provides operators with a worksheet to streamline tech investments in the new year. SAN ...

The hyper-competitive restaurant industry is constantly reinventing itself and using technology to stay sharp. From modern architecture and signage to innovations in serving and embracing the latest ...

Expanding your restaurant's location isn't an easy feat. It takes a careful analysis of your financial performance. It's also critical to ensure the benefits of adding another location outweigh the ...