3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (466+ words) According to the National Restaurant Association, 49% of restaurant operators reported lower customer traffic in July 2026 compared with July 2025, while 40% reported higher traffic. July marked the 17th month out of the previous 18 in which operators reported a net decline in customer traffic....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (208+ words) RestaurantNews.com Thirty additional company profiles have been published in the Restaurant Enterprise Index, following the first 10 released last week and a second group of 10. The expanded research now provides a public view of 50 major restaurant companies, parent organizations, franchisors,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (561+ words) RestaurantNews.com New 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report finds consumers are seeking more choice, discovery, and beverage-focused experiences The report, powered by presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company, highlights the growing role beverages play in driving consumer engagement and restaurant traffic. An…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (174+ words) San Diego, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Mindful Design Consulting is excited to announce an expanded partnership with international beverage franchise Boba Nation Grand, becoming the brand’s exclusive interior design partner for its continued franchise growth and upcoming locations. After successfully designing…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (628+ words) The Restaurant Trend Nobody Asked For: QR Code MenusMany diners still find themselves frustrated by the widespread reliance on digital QR code menus at local eateries. While restaurants appreciate the lower printing costs and easy updates, guests often miss the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (409+ words) Spartanburg, SC (RestaurantNews.com) Denny’s is taking America’s Diner beyond the diner with today’s launch of a new national catering program. Powered by ezCater, the leading food tech platform for workplaces in the US, Denny’s Catering gives participating restaurants access…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (273+ words) RestaurantNews.com Coffee brands lead engagement, with 39.3% of members ordering six or more times a year, and lead retention, keeping guests active at nearly 3.5 times the rate of the lowest-retaining cuisines after 24 months. Indian restaurants convert loyalty signups fastest, activating…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (162+ words) A new industry analysis is challenging one of the restaurant industry’s common assumptions: multi-concept operators are not primarily large national restaurant companies. The report also found that the median multi-concept operator manages three concepts, 13 restaurant units, and operates in two…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (321+ words) Located atop The Salt Shed, Three Top Lounge combines sweeping Chicago skyline views with the venue’s iconic industrial architecture. To maximize the rooftop’s potential while preserving its open-air atmosphere, Viewpoint Enclosures partnered with Roll-A-Cover to create a custom 32? x 63? bronze…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (240+ words) Restaurant suppliers, technology providers, investors, franchise organizations, and service firms often evaluate operators at different stages of development. Measuring recent activity across several indicators provides a broader view of where companies are expanding and how that development is occurring. RestaurantData’s…...