Margins and why restaurants fail
Everything filed under business in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 50 reports filed on it so far.
Grubhub Launches The Drop Dine-In Rewards Program
Grubhub is launching The Drop, a weekly card-linked rewards program offering users credit for dining in at select restaurants, beginning with a...
Eater Off Menu 2026 Event Recap at Tam O'Shanter
Eater's annual food party, Off Menu, gathered top chefs and restaurants at Los Angeles's Tam O'Shanter for a night of signature dishes and cocktails.
Chelsea's Best Restaurants Span Italian Delis to Georgian
An Eater guide highlights standout dining in Chelsea, from a century-old Italian deli to modern Basque and Palestinian spots.
Chili's Targets 2-3% Annual Growth After Sales Surge
Brinker International plans to open 20-30 new company-run Chili's restaurants annually, following a 71% five-year same-store sales increase.
Local Expert Lists 38 Best Restaurants in Lisbon
Food writer Rafael Tonon curates a guide to Lisbon's dining scene, from traditional tascas to new openings like Familjen and Lamina.
Eater Updates Best Little Italy Restaurant Guide for San
Eater NY has updated its guide to the best restaurants in Manhattan's Little Italy, adding L'Industrie and Casa D'Angelo ahead of the 100th annual...
New York Restaurants Install Boulders as Decor Trend
Several New York City restaurants and cafes, including Pizza 4P's and Rhythm Zero, are using large decorative rocks and boulders as a central interior
Restaurants Overlook Late-Night Sales Opportunity
Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants seeing 40% of sales after 8...
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...
Society Insurance Guide Urges Restaurants to Build Emergency
Ahead of National Preparedness Month, Society Insurance publishes a guide for restaurants on creating emergency plans.
Restaurants advised to prepare delivery
Industry experts recommend restaurants use late summer to optimize delivery menus, analyze ordering patterns, and simplify direct ordering ahead of
NYC Takeout and Delivery Guide Highlights 15 Restaurants
Eater's updated guide spotlights 15 restaurants for takeout and delivery across NYC, including new additions like Mommy Pai's and Bosna Express.
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...
Best Lobster Rolls
Chain restaurants serving top-rated lobster rolls, according to customers
Nashville's Local BBQ Joints That Avoid Tourist Crowds
A guide to 11 Nashville barbecue restaurants favored by locals for their authentic, unpretentious food, ranging from Texas-style brisket to Tennessee
Circana Report Details Evolving American Eating Patterns
A new industry report finds daily eating rhythms are shifting, with consumers prioritizing convenience, protein, and value, forcing restaurants to...
Seasonal Tomato Chaat and Crab-Stuffed Blossoms Debut
Nation's Restaurant News reports on new seasonal menu items, including a tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms, from restaurants across the...
Bundles That Win Lunch Fail at Afternoon Snack, RMS Study
A survey of 926 U.S. Consumers found that while bundled meals succeed at lunch by offering value, they fail in the afternoon snack daypart where
PAR Technology Launches Guest360 Data Platform
PAR Technology has launched Guest360, a new customer data platform for restaurants to unify guest profiles from all transactions, not only loyalty...
Eater Editors Name Manhattan's Best New Restaurants
Eater New York's September Heatmap update highlights five new Manhattan openings, including a British Indian chophouse, a single-focus ramen spot...
McDonald's Loyalty Data Sparks Restaurant Debate
A WIRED reporter's 515-page McDonald's loyalty file shows how restaurants use guest data for personalization, not just surveillance, an expert says.
Restaurants Overlook Invisible Guests in Reservations
A restaurant's reservation system records the booker but often misses the other diners at the table, creating a gap between covers served and...
Ninety Nine's Red Sox Deal Boosts Traffic
Ninety Nine Restaurants' long-running promotion offering free kids' meals after Boston Red Sox wins saw heightened activity this summer due to the...
Segafredo Launches Cold Espresso
Segafredo introduces a shelf-stable bottled cold espresso for restaurants and bars to quickly serve espresso drinks without needing commercial...