2+ week, 5+ day ago  (564+ words) Chip Wade, a longtime restaurant industry veteran and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), was named the Gold Plate Award winner on Saturday by IFMA, the Food Away from Home Association." Wade was among nine winners of the Silver…...

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (614+ words) Restaurant Business' sister media brand, Nation's Restaurant News, hosted the 29th annual Menu Masters Awards Saturday night in Chicago. The celebration, taking place during the National Restaurant Show, honored eight chefs and culinary innovators from across the industry. Grant Achatz, the…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (279+ words) The bankrupt restaurant chain operator said that funds used from the sale of Twin Peaks stock were to be used to raise funds for the company...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (601+ words) Fat Brands has reached a broad settlement with lenders and creditors to settle multiple disputes, paving the way for the company's $1 billion sale next week, according to legal filings in the company's bankruptcy late on Friday. Under the agreement, creditors…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (657+ words) Consumer sentiment is at an all-time low " inclusive of pandemic readings " and higher gas prices aren't providing any relief. That said, the restaurant industry has shown a tremendous amount of resiliency, particularly concepts that cater to higher income consumers, who…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (922+ words) The next generation of restaurateurs is not afraid of artificial intelligence. In fact, they are already using it." But don't let it near their food. A group of four current or just-graduated culinary students from Northern Arizona University made their…...

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (331+ words) The Carvelanche is back at Carvel, returning with a bit of a makeover. The signature soft serve blended treat has richer flavor, a smoother texture and fully integrated mix-ins. Plus fans can customize the Carvelanche with any soft serve flavor…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (201+ words) Why is Jack in the Box changing CEOs again? This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the fast-food chain's latest CEO change. Lance Tucker is out just 15 months after he was hired. But…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1283+ words) From a bird's-eye view, the casual-dining segment had a nice year in 2025. Total sales among Technomic's Top 500 casual-dining chains rose 2. 9%, to $67. 7 billion." The growth was roughly in line with inflation, but still, it was a marked improvement over 2024, when sales…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (238+ words) The Bottom Line: The casual-dining chain's 31% same-store sales number was shocking by any standard, and stands up to some of the best...