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A Medieval Baker Was More Transparent Than Some Restaurants Today

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Chipotle is Gaining Some of its Value Mojo Back

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Value for Restaurants is an Economics Discipline, Not a Coupon Strategy

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Why Value Isn’t a Price Tag. It’s a Menu Decision

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Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan on AI Skepticism, Listening to Guests, and Not Overreacting to Trends

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Restaurant Price Cuts Make Headlines. But Here’s Why the Hangover Lasts Years

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Why the Future of Restaurants is Powered by Technology, Driven by People

Josh Halpern (left) and Sam Stanovich are following the rise of AI.

Josh Halpern and Sam Stanovich on Why Hospitality Can’t Be Automated, and Listening to Trends

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California’s New Restaurant Regulations Point to a Bigger Opportunity for Hospitality

KFC has a new modern store design coming to market.

KFC’s Next Global Chapter Will Be ‘Unmistakably’ Bold and True to the Brand

Joel Bulger.

WOWorks CMO Joel Bulger on Loyalty’s Next Act and Making it Easy for GLP-1 Users

As the return-to-office movement accelerates, a familiar but newly energizing opportunity is emerging for operators: the workplace dining market.

How Americans Returning to Work Unlocks New Doors for Restaurants

Food from Freddy's.

Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

Clay Dover joined Savory as CEO in January.

Savory Fund CEO Clay Dover on AI, Emotional Connections, and Keeping the Human Element Alive

CAVA employees.

Are Restaurant Customers Starting to Feel Digital Fatigue?

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Higher Gas Prices are Challenging the Restaurant Industry Further

Ozempic.

How the Ozempic Era Will Reshape QSR

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Restaurants Say Tech Innovation Isn’t Taking Away Jobs

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QSR Franchising Industry Slated for Cautious Growth in 2026

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What Top Restaurant Performers Did Differently in Q3

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‘Kwench’ Headed to 3,000 Stores as KFC’s Global Growth Marches On

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3 Challenges and Opportunities for the Restaurant Industry in 2026

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Which Restaurant Brands are Getting Credit for Value, and Other Spending Trends

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The State of Restaurant Traffic as 2026 Gets Underway

Burger King's Crispy Onion Whopper.

After Years of Progress, Burger King and RBI Prepare for a Simpler 2026

Food on a table from PLNT Burger.

Can the Plant-Based Boom Have a Second Act?

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12 QSR Podcasts for 12 Months: The Most-Listened-To Episodes of 2025

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