Hotel restaurants are playing a growing role in how consumers choose destinations, hotels and dining experiences, according to new research released by OpenTable alongside its 2026 Top 100 Hotel ...

For much of the past decade, ready-to-drink beverages occupied a relatively narrow lane within the alcohol industry. RTDs were largely associated with convenience stores, outdoor events, beach coolers ...

As restaurants across the U.S. prepare for the influx of fans expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, operators are weighing how to capitalize on one of the largest global sporting events ever staged ...

Between the effects of the economy and changing consumer tastes, developing menus is no longer a “meat-and-potatoes” proposition, thanks in part to what proteins attract today’s restaurant-goers.

The term "fusion" is up 49 percent on restaurant menus over the past four years. The American consumer's dining preferences have evolved and menus are catching up. The operators making noise right now ...

Walk into almost any busy commercial kitchen and you'll find the same challenge hiding behind the line. Operators are being asked to do more and than before. They need to serve guests faster, maintain ...

Maddie Anderson, assistant general manager, Tria Restaurant, North Oaks, Minn. At Tria, we try not to overcomplicate F&B pairings. We consider the flavors in a dish and think about complementary ...

Rising customer incivility is emerging as a major workforce challenge across restaurants and other service industries, contributing to increased stress, disengagement and turnover risk, according to ...

Customer satisfaction across the restaurant industry remained steady in 2026, even as operators grapple with slowing demand, rising costs and increasingly selective consumers, according to the latest ...

Restaurants are expected to add 450,000 seasonal jobs this summer, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 28th annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast. That would be ...