2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (448+ words) A paradox was uncovered by Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) in the Q1 2026 QSR traffic and sales trends: while value remains a primary concern, diners are willing to splurge when it comes to upgrades or indulgences including specialty beverages and higher protein....

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (628+ words) Because consumers are moving fluidly across platforms and touchpoints, restaurant operators need a deeper understanding of where people are in their journey, what mindset they're in, and which channels are most influential at each stage, according to findings in quench's…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (389+ words) "Younger consumers don't think in terms of a single 'go to' drink anymore," said Katie Webb, Senior Vice President of Marketing Transformation, Innovation & Insights at Keurig Dr Pepper. "Younger generations are exploring more unique flavors, switching between beverages throughout the…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (849+ words) The FDA's delay of FSMA 204 enforcement until 2028 may look like extra time, but foodservice supply chains do not operate on regulatory timelines alone. Restaurants, distributors, manufacturers, packers, growers and shippers are already being judged by their ability to track products…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (666+ words) Not long ago, ordering a non-alcoholic drink at a bar meant settling for something foregettable; a Shirley Temple, a sparkling water with lime, or a diet soda. But now, more than a third of Gen Z doesn't drink alcohol, and…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (526+ words) It only took three-plus years, but COVID is finally over. How do I know this? I know it because lunch meetings are coming back into vogue. Restaurants in downtown Chicago and other big cities are seeing sales and customer counts…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (306+ words) A few years ago, a colleague asked me how the restaurant was doing. I gave her the answer I always give: busy, but good. She looked at me and said, "No, how is it really going?" The honest answer was…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (704+ words) Like the generations before them, they love a good deal " but they are looking for overall value, not just price. The data shows Gen Z wants rewards to be instant, relevant and easy to use. So why are so many…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (585+ words) There is immense power in being "The Place for Ribs" in an era of fleeting food trends, Tony Roma's CEO Mina Haque said, however their role has transitioned from being their only story to its anchor one as the brand…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (770+ words) When times get tough, the old playbook says to tighten your belt and cut costs wherever you can. But restaurant owners in 2026 are flipping the script. For Constant Contact's latest Small Business Now report, we surveyed more than 1, 500 small business…...