Restaurant Industry
6 articles

Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026
On July 1, 2026, Illinois will permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery, a measure born from pandemic necessity.

Meat and Three Restaurant Chains Maintain Value and Quality
At a time when new restaurant concepts emerge daily, chains like Luby's Cafeteria still draw crowds with a simple promise: an entree, two signature sides, and a roll.

Beyond Price: How Holistic Value Reshapes Dining
Parent companies whose restaurant portfolios lean towards 'Most-Value-for-the-Price' brands command roughly 2.

Denver restaurants use innovative dishes to cut food waste
Restaurant Olivia in Denver estimates it will save $8,000 a year simply by using whole eggs in its pasta recipe instead of discarding the whites.

Viral food trends: Reshaping the food industry and consumer habits
Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a direct result of a viral trend, quickly became the chain's No.

Customer Backlash Hits Fast Food Giants as Prices Soar
A growing customer backlash against rising fast food prices is squeezing household budgets and hitting major brands. Consumers are changing dining habits in response to a perceived breakdown in value.