https://tablesandtakings.com/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-home.svg https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurant-news-throwback-menus/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurant-news-throwback-menus.svgRestaurant News: Throwback Menus and Loyalty ProgramsWendy's eliminates US president position, Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings introduce throwback menus, and Panera launches a new loyalty program (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/president-jack-box-potential/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-president-jack-box-potential.svgNew President for Jack in the Box, Potential Next CEOTaylor Montgomery, former chief brand officer at Taco Bell, has been named president of Jack in the Box and is expected to take over as CEO within the next 12 months https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurants-can-fix-prime/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurants-can-fix-prime.svgRestaurants Can Fix Prime Cost Without $11,000 ConsultantsRestaurant operators can use AI to fix prime cost issues without hiring expensive consultants, according to a restaurant industry expert (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurant-news-partnerships-nostalgia/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurant-news-partnerships-nostalgia.svgRestaurant News: Partnerships and Nostalgia Drive SalesChipotle partners with social media creator Salish Matter, Mike's Red Tacos appoints new CEO, and restaurants tap into 2016 nostalgia to boost sales (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/dog-haus-revamps-marketing/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-dog-haus-revamps-marketing.svgDog Haus Revamps Marketing Team with Former Jersey Mike's ExecsFast-casual chain Dog Haus has reshaped its marketing team with the addition of several new executives, including a former CMO of Jersey Mike's. (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/square-toast-deepen-ties/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-square-toast-deepen-ties.svgSquare and Toast Deepen Ties with Reservations PartnersSquare and Toast, two major point-of-sale providers, have strengthened their relationships with online reservations services OpenTable and Resy, respectively, to offer restaurants a more complete... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/trending-week-nelson-peltz/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-trending-week-nelson-peltz.svgTrending this week: Nelson Peltz reportedly planning an offer for Wendy'sNelson Peltz is planning a bid for Wendy's, according to a report from the Financial Times. He may be getting help from mega-franchisee Greg Flynn, who operates several chains including Pizza Hut and... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/irs-overtime-rules-what/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-irs-overtime-rules-what.svgNew IRS Overtime Rules: What Restaurants Should KnowThe IRS has updated its guidance for qualified overtime compensation, requiring employers to separately track and report each employee's overtime compensation eligibility on the W-2 form. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/lakota-frybread-co-brings/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-lakota-frybread-co-brings.svgLakota Frybread Co. Brings Indigenous Culinary Tradition to BushwickRaini Skye Field launches a pop-up in Brooklyn to share her Lakota heritage through fry bread, offering a taste of Indigenous resilience and community. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/san-francisco-welcomes-saam/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-san-francisco-welcomes-saam.svgSan Francisco Welcomes Saam: A Game-Changing Thai Restaurant from Bangkok's Michelin-Starred ChefChef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in San Francisco, bringing high-end Thai cuisine to the U.S. for the first time... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/how-tony-biopic-captures/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-how-tony-biopic-captures.svgHow the 'Tony' Biopic Captures Bourdain’s Early Struggles Without a Cradle-to-Grave NarrativeThe screenwriters of *Tony*, the upcoming A24 biopic about Anthony Bourdain, discuss their approach to focusing on a pivotal summer in the chef’s life, balancing fan expectations, and the challenges... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/punjab-meet-house-brings/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-punjab-meet-house-brings.svgPunjab Meet House Brings Manhattan-Style Indian Dining to Jersey CityJimmy Rizvi, owner of New York's GupShup and Bungalow, opens Punjab Meet House in Jersey City, offering a refined Indian dining experience with a menu inspired by Punjab's diverse culinary traditions. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurant-brands-must-know/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurant-brands-must-know.svgRestaurant Brands Must Know What They're Selling to SucceedA recent case study of Cracker Barrel's branding failure highlights the importance of understanding a restaurant's core concept and staying true to its foundational qualities. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurants-unveils-design-attract/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurants-unveils-design-attract.svgA&W Restaurants Unveils New Design to Attract Customers and FranchiseesA&W Restaurants has revealed a new design for its restaurants, aiming to attract more customers and franchisees. The new prototype blends functionality with an exceptional dine-in experience... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/coffee-shop-restaurant-openings/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-coffee-shop-restaurant-openings.svgNew Coffee Shop and Restaurant Openings in the Bay AreaSeveral new restaurants and bars have opened in the Bay Area, including an Indian coffee shop and a modern Vietnamese restaurant. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/san-francisco-best-restaurants/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-san-francisco-best-restaurants.svgSan Francisco's Best New Restaurants, August 2026Eater SF's Heatmap highlights recently opened spots or ones they're particularly excited about for one reason or another. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/outside-lands-snacking-cheat/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-outside-lands-snacking-cheat.svgOutside Lands 2026 Snacking Cheat SheetEater SF's guide to the best food and drink options at this year's Outside Lands festival in San Francisco. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/outside-lands-proves-music/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-outside-lands-proves-music.svgOutside Lands 2026 Proves Music and Local Food is a Winning FormulaThe annual three-day music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park drew a sold-out crowd of 75,000 visitors per day, with over 100 food vendors keeping the crowds fed. The festival featured big... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/bay-area-restaurant-closures/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-bay-area-restaurant-closures.svgBay Area Restaurant Closures: August 2026 UpdateSeveral Bay Area restaurants have closed their doors in recent weeks, including Horn Barbecue's last location in Oakland, Perle Bar, and Wood Tavern. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/food-hall-tunnel-tops/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-food-hall-tunnel-tops.svgNew Food Hall at Tunnel Tops Park Offers Iconic San Francisco ViewsThe Mess Hall at the Presidio, a new food hall in San Francisco's Tunnel Tops Park, offers a variety of dining options and stunning views of the city. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/times-square-restaurants-visit/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-times-square-restaurants-visit.svgTimes Square Restaurants to VisitEater Editors recommend the best restaurants around Times Square, including seafood Thai, steakhouses, and international cuisine. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/exploring-diverse-food-scene/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-exploring-diverse-food-scene.svgExploring the Diverse Food Scene in SoMaDiscover the best eating and drinking destinations in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, featuring a mix of world-famous restaurants, craft cocktail dives, and unique dining experiences. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/cafe-charmant-brings-french/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-cafe-charmant-brings-french.svgCafe Charmant Brings French Brasserie Fare to the West VillageEugene Remm's new restaurant, Cafe Charmant, is set to open in mid-September at 340 Bleecker Street, offering a French brasserie experience with a coastal spin. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/sons-daughters-redefines-fine/2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-sons-daughters-redefines-fine.svgSons & Daughters Redefines Fine Dining with New Nordic TechniquesMichelin-starred restaurant Sons & Daughters has evolved under the guidance of executive chef Harrison Cheney, embracing New Nordic techniques and local produce in a zero-waste kitchen. https://tablesandtakings.com/openings-closings/2026-08-20 https://tablesandtakings.com/dining-out/2026-08-19 https://tablesandtakings.com/the-business/2026-08-20 https://tablesandtakings.com/about/ https://tablesandtakings.com/sources-and-methods/ https://tablesandtakings.com/corrections/