July 4 means fireworks, great food and fun times with friends and family, and O’Charley’s is making the food part even easier with two deals available July 4-7: O’Charley’s—known for its FREE Pie ...

Let’s start with a simple question: when a guest looks at your menu today, what are they really evaluating? It’s not just price anymore. It’s worth. In 2026, diners aren’t just asking “Can I afford ...

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 ...

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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.

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 ...

For a while, late-night dining felt like a fading tradition. Shorter hours, staffing challenges and shifting habits pushed many restaurants to close earlier than they used to. But that trend is ...

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 ...

Restaurant Tech is an independent website providing you the latest news, videos, interviews and viewpoints of the restaurant industry.

Restaurant Tech is an independent website providing you the latest news, videos, interviews and viewpoints of the restaurant industry.

Restaurant Tech is an independent website providing you the latest news, videos, interviews and viewpoints of the restaurant industry.