Ghost kitchens get ghosted
Delivery-only, non-physical restaurants are disappearing.
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What’s the point of the restaurant service charge?
Many US restaurants have added service charges of up to 22%.
Restaurants want you to sign up for memberships
Table22, a subscription operating system launched in 2020, now has around 500 restaurant partners and thousands of members.
America wants its own single malt whiskey
Whiskey distillers are fighting to give American-made single malts a government-protected stamp of legitimacy.
Chain serves up delicious nostalgia
The Future. Chain, the pop-up restaurant concept from actor B.J. Novak and world-renowned chef Tim Hollingsworth, has planted its flag in LA with a semi-permanent home and is making the memory of places like TGI Fridays and Olive Garden cool again. While its long waitlist and high prices may not conjure the same feeling as […]
COVID rewired shopping and dining
Because of COVID, doing errands may never be the same again.
The rise of restaurant subscriptions
Restaurants are jumping on a growing trend and offering monthly subscriptions to diners. The move aims to ensure steadier cash inflow and entice loyal customers with specialized deals and offerings
Movie theaters upgrade their menus
To offset debt and low attendance, theater chains are launching creative food initiatives to generate more revenue. The days of mere popcorn and soda are gone
The simple joy of McDonald’s
As diners seek low-cost options — and inexpensive treats — amid economic volatility, they’re rolling up to classic fast food chains to meet their needs.
The sober curious movement is just beginning
As non-alcoholic beverages — from energy drinks to juices and mocktails — become more ubiquitous, people are feeling less of a need for liquid courage in social settings.