Menu price inflation slowed last month.
Food Costs Ease, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Struggling Restaurant Industry Federal data released this week indicates a welcome deceleration in food costs, a development that could provide a much-needed…
Popeyes Introduces Butterfly Shrimp to $5 Faves Menu Amid Strategic Value Push and Broader Seafood Trend
Popeyes has strategically enhanced its popular $5 Faves menu by introducing an 8-piece offering of Butterfly Shrimp, available throughout the summer. This move signals a renewed focus on core menu…
Bret Thorn: A Culinary Compass Guiding the Foodservice Industry Through Evolving Tastes and Trends
Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, stands as a pivotal figure in the landscape of foodservice journalism. His tenure, marked by insightful…
Smashburger Appoints Trio of New Executives to Drive Brand Revitalization and Expansion
Smashburger has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership team, naming Kate Savelli as its new Chief Marketing Officer, Theresa Vitale as Director of Non-Traditional Franchise Development, and Jack Reed…
McDonald’s and Nike Team Up with NBA Star Devin Booker for a Unique Sneaker Collaboration
McDonald’s, a global titan in the fast-food industry, has embarked on a distinctive marketing initiative, joining forces with sportswear giant Nike and NBA sensation Devin Booker to launch a limited-edition…
Bret Thorn: A Culinary Cartographer of American Dining
Bret Thorn, a distinguished Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, has carved a significant niche in the foodservice industry by meticulously tracking and dissecting…
Snooze Eatery Elevates Lunch Menu to Diversify Offerings and Boost Sales
Snooze Eatery, a burgeoning breakfast-and-brunch chain with 69 locations, is making a strategic push to expand its identity beyond its renowned pancake, omelet, and morning cocktail offerings. The company has…
El Pollo Loco Ignites the Chicken Tender Arena with Loco Tenders Debut Amidst Coachella Buzz
El Pollo Loco, a prominent player in the fast-casual Mexican-inspired chicken restaurant sector, has officially entered the fiercely competitive chicken tender market with the launch of its new Loco Tenders.…
Kayla Edidin Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Red Door Brands, Spearheading Growth Strategy Amidst Strategic Restructuring
Knoxville, TN – April 17, 2026 – Red Door Brands, a Knoxville-based restaurant portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Kayla Edidin as its new Chief Operating Officer. Edidin, who…
Bret Thorn: A Culinary Compass Guiding the Food and Beverage Industry
Bret Thorn, a name synonymous with astute observation and insightful reporting in the food and beverage sector, serves as the Senior Food & Beverage Editor for both Nation’s Restaurant News…
