Restaurants & Foodservice

BAB Inc. reported an 18% revenue spike, but the real story behind its Q3 success lies in pass-through accounting and a masterclass in corporate cost-cutting.

Capriotti's turns its 50-year-old Thanksgiving sandwich into a manufactured holiday, revealing a masterclass in first-party data acquisition and franchise scaling.

Shake Shack's upcoming Brazilian expansion reveals a calculated asset-light strategy, leveraging Bold Hospitality to navigate Latin America's complex market.

A major vendor approval from Restaurant Brands International signals a shift in how global fast-food chains are tackling margin compression and oil waste.

Big Chicken's launch at Jackson State University signals a strategic shift in higher education dining, blending celebrity power with captive campus markets.

As Mendocino Farms opens its 102nd location in Austin, the fast-casual giant reveals the calculated mechanics of scaling West Coast dining in the Sun Belt.

Lufthansa’s Skytrax win reveals how a €70M soft-product investment and advanced catering logistics are driving high-margin growth in premium aviation.

On its 35th anniversary, Hunt Brothers Pizza hit 11,000 locations. Their secret? A disruptive 'no-fee' model that empowers local stores and reshapes an industry.

After years of decline, Così is ditching the traditional restaurant model for a new licensing program. Can this asset-light strategy save a storied brand?

Panda Fest, a fast-growing national AAPI food festival, lands in Savannah. Is its rapid expansion model a blueprint for success or a logistical tightrope?

Beyond a trade show appearance, CoCo Bubble Tea’s new flexible franchise models signal a strategic shift that could reshape Canada's local food service scene.

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.

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