Cost Index
A tracked business dataset for our restaurants & dining coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Restaurant Operators Turn to Online Equipment Purchasing
Restaurant managers are increasingly buying kitchen equipment online for better selection, planning, and cost control, according to industry analysis.
Zest Data Reveals Dining Decisions Are Driven by Habit, Not
Data from the Zest dining app shows a significant gap between the restaurants people aspire to visit and their actual dining habits, with routine...
Del Taco Expands Catering
Del Taco is expanding its catering business as part of its comeback plan, Project Del Sunrise, to strengthen restaurant performance and drive growth
Culver's Kids' Meal Offers Value for Adults
A report from The Takeout highlights the Single ButterBurger with Cheese Kids' Meal at Culver's as a cost-effective option for adults, offering a...
Culver's Seafood Ordering Hacks
A source shares ten custom ordering tips to improve Culver's seafood items like cod and shrimp, noting some changes may cost extra.
Insomnia Cookies upgrades six cookies
Insomnia Cookies is replacing chips with larger chocolate chunks in six of its cookie varieties at no extra cost.
Restaurant growth shifts to portfolio
Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, argues that scaling a restaurant business now requires managing a portfolio of brands, not just replicating...
Restaurants Can Fix Prime Cost Without $11,000 Consultants
Restaurant operators can use AI to fix prime cost issues without hiring expensive consultants, according to a restaurant industry expert
Restaurants Leverage Personalized Emails to Build Regulars
In an effort to create repeat business, restaurants are using automated emails to build relationships with customers.