Industry forecasters had a lot to say about potential 2024 trends as 2023 wrapped up. And no doubt some of them will pan out. But now that we’re two months into the new year, Technomic has released its annual State of the Menu 2024 report—a definitive look at the future of menus based on data… read more

In 2023, Coffee Review blind-tasted more than 3,000 coffee samples from hundreds of leading roasting companies and coffee producers around the world. We ultimately published nearly 600 reviews on CoffeeReview.com over the course of the year. The Top 30 Coffees of 2023 is our editors’ ranking of the 30 most exciting of these coffees, representing… read more

The culinary world is as much a science as it is an art, particularly when it comes to the mathematics of managing a successful restaurant. One key concept in the science of culinary management that can make or break a restaurant’s profitability is food cost variance. This metric offers crucial insights into the health of… read more

As diners face increased costs across categories, a recent report by InMarket found many are trading down—shifting from their casual and fast-casual food joints to quick-service restaurants to cut back on spending. Now more than ever, it’s essential for fast casuals and quick-serves alike to double down on their value proposition and ensure it bleeds… 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

A bill introduced in the California legislature would greatly increase the types of quick-service restaurants that will be exempted from paying fast-food workers a wage of at least $20 an hour starting April 1. The places excused from paying that much would include fast-food restaurants in casinos, airports, theme parks, hotels, sports arenas, convention centers,… read more

New York City intends to further regulate the transport of restaurant meals to homes and offices by creating the nation’s first urban Department of Sustainable Delivery, Mayor Eric Adams revealed Wednesday in his annual State of the City Address. Talks are already underway with the City Council to launch the new watchdog agency, Adams revealed…. read more

U.S. restaurant sales could surpass the 13-digit threshold for the first time in 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual State of the Industry report. Sales are expected to exceed $1.1 trillion this year, up more than 10 percent from the $997 billion originally forecasted for 2023. That growth will come in the face… read more

Check averages go up on and around Feb. 14, but while guests may open their wallets for a pricey dinner, tips take a dip. Couples are generous about opening their wallets for pricey tasting menus and dinners on Valentine’s Day. But that generosity doesn’t extend to tipping. According to recent data from POS platform Lightspeed,… read more

As the new year unfolds, it brings the anticipation of new hires and heightened activity among the hospitality industry gearing up for the bustling spring and summer seasons. But with the promise of busy season comes a looming concern: the widespread labor shortage. Despite offering competitive wages and benefits, the hospitality industry’s struggle to adequately… read more