AI in Food·5 min read
AI-Driven Dynamic Menu Pricing Lands at Casual Dining
Dynamic menu pricing didnt die after the Wendys backlash. It just learned to hide.
May 20, 2026
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Sustainability·5 min read
Too Good To Go Hits Critical Mass in US Cities
Surplus-food apps have moved from European novelty to weekly habit in major US metros.
May 20, 2026
Restaurants·5 min read
The Tipping Revolt: Why Operators Are Pulling Back on Suggested Gratuity
"Tipflation" hit a wall, and a growing cohort of restaurants is going tip-free, service-charge, or hospitality-included.
May 20, 2026
Restaurants·5 min read
Mobile-Only Coffee Shops Quietly Outperform Traditional Cafes
The pandemic-era pickup-only coffee shop turned out to be a permanent format, not a stopgap.
May 13, 2026
Restaurants·5 min read
Ghost Kitchens Are Back — As Restaurant Brand Extensions
After the 2023 ghost-kitchen bust, the model is returning as a tool for established restaurants to launch virtual brands without new real estate.
May 13, 2026
Restaurants·6 min read
Robotic Kitchens Move From Demo to Daily Service
Labor cost pressure and a structural cook shortage are pushing chains past pilot fatigue. The new wave of kitchen automation is built around assembly, not theater.
May 13, 2026
Restaurants·5 min read
Restaurant Loyalty Hits Its Saturation Point
After ten years of every chain copying Starbucks Rewards, the loyalty arms race is producing diminishing returns.
May 10, 2026
Restaurants·5 min read
The Coffee-Bakery Hybrid Is the New Cafe Format
The cafe that sells coffee and croissants has been the format for a century — but the version with serious bakery is finally taking over.
May 9, 2026
Restaurants·7 min read
GLP-1 Consumer Behavior Is Changing Restaurant Menus
GLP-1 medications are reshaping how millions of Americans eat out. Restaurant chains are adapting menus to match.
May 7, 2026