As inflationary pressures squeeze both restaurant margins and consumer wallets, the “Pickup Economy” has emerged as the dominant force in off-premise strategy. For operators, the transition from a ...

For years, restaurant tech has been about adding tools — POS upgrades, delivery integrations, scheduling apps. Useful, yes. Transformational? Not always. Now the shift is different. Restaurants aren’t ...

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Dynamic pricing is no longer just for airlines and rideshare apps. Restaurants are adopting AI-driven menu adjustments to protect margins in today’s volatile economy. The key is to implement it ...

In the restaurant world, pricing isn’t just about covering costs – it’s about shaping perception. The way prices are presented on a menu can dramatically influence what guests choose, how much they ...

Recent industry surveys highlight that sales volume and food cost inflation are top challenges for operators, with many reporting inconsistent traffic and shifting consumer behavior. Experts also note ...

Managing a restaurant in 2026 means answering a lot of questions. Five years ago, a diner might have asked if the fish was fresh; today, they want to know which port it landed in and whether the ...

A year ago, this column argued the two major challenges in the US food industry in 2022 would be inflation and the continuation of the supply chain mess that started during the 2020 pandemic shutdown.

Hiring someone new for your restaurant team? Congrats! But before you pop the champagne (or pour that celebratory espresso), let’s talk about what happens after the offer letter lands. Because ...

Dynamic pricing isn’t new. Airlines, hotels and ride-sharing apps have used it for years. But AI-driven dynamic pricing in restaurants goes beyond simple peak/off-peak adjustments. It integrates ...