COVID rewired shopping and dining
Because of COVID, doing errands may never be the same again.
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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.
Fine dining is at a crossroads
Noma — the Copenhagen eatery rated the world’s best restaurant — will close its doors for regular dining service at the end of 2024.
The top restaurant trends of 2023
As the dining industry recovers from the pandemic, restaurants are finding creative ways to manage rising costs and labor shortages amid high demand.
Can the work lunch make a comeback?
In these trying times, employers, employees, and small businesses all need one thing: a lunch break.
SCiFi Foods is a burger omnivore
SCiFi that are cooking burgers blended with both lab-made beef cells and plant products.
Restaurants are taking flight this Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving is traditionally known as a home cooked-meal holiday, a record number of Americans are opting to dine out or order in this year.