The weekly digest of food, hospitality, and the tech reshaping it all.
Aug 19, 2026
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6 min read
The Bigger Buyer Paid Less Only 43% of the Time. Plus the Two Things Chili's Stopped Doing on the Way to 21 Straight Quarters of Growth.
Aug 12, 2026
61% of Diners With Allergies Have Given Up and Stayed Home. Plus Subway Is Now Telling Franchisees How Many Hours to Stay Open.
Aug 5, 2026
68% of Gen Z Say Going Out Isn't Worth the Cost. Cheaper Won't Fix It. Plus the Schedule Change Behind 35% Attrition.
Jul 29, 2026
The Last Chain That Refused Delivery Just Started Testing It. Plus How Noodles & Company Actually Turned Itself Around.
Jul 22, 2026
5 min read
Burger King's President Just Proved That the Phone Is Not Dead. Plus Why Domino's Is Now Chasing Frequency Instead of Ticket Size.
Jul 15, 2026
Convenience Stores Just Made a Move on Restaurants. Plus the Chicken Wars Are About to Get Brutal.
