Restaurant chains and California franchisees are making the tough decision to increase prices and cut hours in light of the state’s new $20 minimum wage In light of California’s new $20 minimum wage bill for fast-food workers, which went into effect on April 1, restaurant chains and franchisees are already taking action, in some cases… read more

Priced at $9.99, the handcrafted burger is a limited-time offering and comes with a side of fries. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar has expanded its handcrafted burger line-up in the US with the launch of the Whole Lotta Bacon Burger. The latest addition is an all-beef patty infused with seared Applewood-smoked bacon and topped with… read more

The tool’s greatest potential and why the challenges of using generative AI shouldn’t be underestimated. Thor Olof Philogène is the CEO and founder of Stravito, an AI-powered enterprise insights platform that allows employees at Fortune 2000 organizations to store, discover, share and integrate consumer insights in seconds. The company’s clients include brands like McDonalds, Comcast,… read more

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store. The Consumer Price Index increased faster than expected last month. But don’t blame restaurants this time. Prices at restaurants and other foodservice venues increased 0.3% last month, according to data… read more

Graze Craze, the world’s leading charcuterie franchise, is celebrating 2023 as a record-breaking year of growth where it nearly doubled its brand footprint, opening 35 new locations throughout the year. The brand made entry into new U.S. states including Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Nevada, and New Mexico, as well as launched international operations… read more

Quick-service restaurants face the tough and important challenge of meeting the changing preferences of Gen Z consumers, who have proven to be increasingly drawn to specialty dining experiences. They seek unique culinary experiences that reflect their adventurous spirit and desire for connection—something quick-service brands must keep in mind when designing their menus, store environments, and… read more

While many workers are saying the extra $4 an hour is life-changing, some restaurants are implementing layoffs ahead of the $20 wage going into effect California’s controversial $20 minimum wage for quick-service restaurant workers employed by companies with 60 or more locations is set to finally go into effect on Mon. April 1, after undergoing… read more

Prices at fast-food and casual-dining restaurants slowed as costs eased and concern mounted about slow industry traffic. Restaurants slowed their pricing roll last month as their own costs slowed and concern about traffic mounted. Food away from home prices increased 0.1% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday, effectively ending a… read more

Meat processor is still trying to optimize its operations and will close the facility, which employs nearly 1,300 workers. According to several news reports, Tyson Foods will close its Tyson Fresh Meats pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa, at the end of June this year — the latest move in the meat processor’s efforts to… read more

The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved. For Honeygrow, 2020 was one problem, with the pandemic wiping out much of its business for a time. But 2021 would prove to be altogether different…. read more