Tables and Takings

Ghost kitchens and virtual brands

Everything filed under business in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 10 reports filed on it so far.

7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands...

7-Eleven launches value menus across Laredo Taco, Raise

7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands, featuring meal deals priced...

2026-09-29
Industry expert Izzy Kharasch details how effective restaurant loyalty programs, now used in over half of transactions at...

Restaurant Loyalty Programs Drive Repeat Visits

Industry expert Izzy Kharasch details how effective restaurant loyalty programs, now used in over half of transactions at some brands, increase...

2026-09-13
Two new documentaries and past coverage highlight how restaurants, from Windows on the World to local relief kitchens...

New York Restaurants Mark 25th 9/11 Anniversary

Two new documentaries and past coverage highlight how restaurants, from Windows on the World to local relief kitchens, are part of the city's 9/11...

2026-09-12
Yum Brands completes the $2.7 billion sale of Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, Taco Bell and Salt & Straw launch a new...

Pizza Hut Sold, Taco Bell Launches Ice Cream, 7 Brew Expands

Yum Brands completes the $2.7 billion sale of Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, Taco Bell and Salt & Straw launch a new churro ice cream taco, and...

2026-09-07
SupplyCaddy, a packaging and supply chain provider for restaurant brands, has received a growth investment from its...

SupplyCaddy Secures CEAS Growth Investment

SupplyCaddy, a packaging and supply chain provider for restaurant brands, has received a growth investment from its partner CEAS Investments.

2026-09-03
Coffee chains, Burger King, and major steakhouse brands posted strong same-store sales growth in Q2 2026, while pizza...

Burger King, Coffee Chains Lead Q2 Sales

Coffee chains, Burger King, and major steakhouse brands posted strong same-store sales growth in Q2 2026, while pizza chains and Wendy's faced...

2026-09-01
Alamance Foods has launched AFI Labs, a new R&D center to help restaurant brands and foodservice operators accelerate...

Alamance Foods Launches AFI Labs

Alamance Foods has launched AFI Labs, a new R&D center to help restaurant brands and foodservice operators accelerate product innovation.

2026-09-01
Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, argues that scaling a restaurant business now requires managing a portfolio of...

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...

2026-08-28
Chicken Salad Chick tops the list of emerging dining brands in a new study by YouGov, outperforming other chains in key...

Chicken Salad Chick Leads Emerging Dining Brands

Chicken Salad Chick tops the list of emerging dining brands in a new study by YouGov, outperforming other chains in key metrics

2026-08-21
A recent case study of Cracker Barrel's branding failure highlights the importance of understanding a restaurant's core...

Restaurant Brands Must Know What They're Selling to Succeed

A recent case study of Cracker Barrel's branding failure highlights the importance of understanding a restaurant's core concept and staying true to...

2026-08-19