Category: Restaurant Industry & Business

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, 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, 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.…

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 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…

The recent unveiling of Panera Bread’s "Salad Stuffers" has ignited a lively, and at times, contentious, discussion across social media platforms and within the culinary industry. This innovative menu category,…

Bret Thorn, a seasoned authority in the realm of food and beverage journalism, has dedicated his career to dissecting and disseminating the intricacies of the culinary world. As the Senior…

The landscape of adult consumption in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a discernible decline in alcohol consumption and a corresponding rise in marijuana usage. This…

The roar of the crowd, the glint of skates on ice, and the tantalizing prospect of a discounted burrito – these are the sensory elements Chipotle is orchestrating for its…

The Chicago City Council has failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a proposal that would have halted the gradual elimination of the tip credit for service industry workers.…