Restaurants & Foodservice

As Chipotle prepares its Q3 2026 report, investors are watching if its tech-forward strategy and premium brand can overcome industry headwinds and market pressures.

Sweetgreen's expansion into Utah is more than a new store; it's a test of its community-centric model against a backdrop of fierce local competition.

As Aramark executives prepare for Goldman Sachs, the real story isn't just financials. It's Nexus, a new division building the cities that power our AI future.

Peter Piper Pizza invests $1M in arcade upgrades. Is this a defensive move against sibling brand Chuck E. Cheese or a play to redefine family dining?

Ranking #125 on the Inc. 5000, a Michigan startup isn't just growing fast—it's providing a vital blueprint for how local restaurants can thrive.

How a strategic shift to in-house manufacturing allowed Barfresh to overcome supply hurdles and land a massive smoothie deal with a top U.S. school district.

A new coffee shop in a Burnaby bookstore isn't just about lattes. It's a forensic look at how corporations are engineering the 'third place' we crave.

Performance Food Group is shrinking its board and shifting key leadership. It's more than a shuffle—it's a calculated move to build a leaner, more focused governance network for a new era of competition.

For the first time, Food & Wine's exclusive Best New Chefs awards are open to the public, powered by a digital partnership with Resy and American Express.

Beyond the sustainable container, Pepper Lunch's EcoTeppan™ is a strategic move to protect its unique dining experience in the competitive delivery market.

The beloved bakery-café unveils a new look, but the real story is its strategic bet on scratch-baking and franchisee support in a fast-food world.

As Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken opens in suburban Maryland, it's more than a new restaurant—it's a case study in modern franchise expansion.

A new Salmonella outbreak sparks the first lawsuit against Chipotle, reigniting concerns over its food safety promises and its vulnerable supply chain.

As Culver's expands at a breakneck pace, its new partnership with Armada reveals a critical lesson: the future of foodservice is won in the warehouse.

By eliminating royalties for new franchisees, Edible Brands isn't just selling wraps. It's executing a calculated, aggressive land grab in the fast-casual space.

Playa Bowls enters the booming refresher market with its new Surf Quenchers, leveraging its superfruit expertise to challenge sugary rivals and fuel its rapid franchise expansion.

The major trade event launches a Hosted Buyer Programme to connect global firms with China's Greater Bay Area, aiming to reshape international sourcing.

Hacco partners with a triple-crown pastry chef to redefine plant-based desserts with koji, an ancient fungus. Is this the future of indulgence or a risky bet?

As food operators' fears shift from costs to traffic, agency CORE pivots its entire strategy, betting on AI and deep data to win the new 'auction for every occasion'.

As food-tech startup Appetronix preps for a Series A, its new CFO brings deep operational experience from Compass Group. Is this the key to scaling?