Slideshow: Sriracha tops trends at Winter Fancy Food Show 01.23.2014 By Monica Watrous New products include salted caramel mustard sauce and toasted sesame seaweed popcorn.Read More
Bruegger’s Bagels bakeries get makeover 01.23.2014 By Eric Schroeder New prototype opens in Woodbury, Minn.Read More
Darden defends plan amid investor resistance 01.22.2014 By Monica Watrous Starboard Value and Barington Capital Group questioning the restaurant chain's decision to spin off Red Lobster.Read More
Consumer conservatism carries into 2014 01.22.2014 By Monica Watrous Eighty-three per cent report difficulty affording groceries, said I.R.I.Read More
Restaurants rebounding: N.R.A. forecast 01.17.2014 By Monica Watrous Technology and menu innovation will drive industry growth in 2014.Read More
Infographic: Most consumers won’t try new items 01.17.2014 By Monica Watrous First-time trial is more likely at casual-dining restaurants, NPD says.Read More
Apollo agrees to buy Chuck E. Cheese’s 01.16.2014 By Jeff Gelski The transaction with CEC Entertainment, Inc. includes 577 stores.Read More
Sonic shaking up drive-in concept 01.16.2014 By Monica Watrous Technology enhancements include personalized service on digital menu boards.Read More
Service speed secrets from Chipotle 01.15.2014 By Monica Watrous Burrito chain relies on a four-pillar strategy to increase throughput.Read More
Noodles & Co. in a ‘category of one’ 01.15.2014 By Monica Watrous Fast-casual chain testing catering in select markets.Read More