Restaurant Business
My Dad Won a Restaurant in a Poker Game — But It Was Losing Money. Now It's a Historic Business.
In fact, I would argue that every historic business that's still around is exceptionally good at changing with the times.
An Expert In Restaurant Acquisitions On What He Looks for In a Spicy Deal
There are a lot of franchise resturants. So how do you know which ones are worth buying? This restaurant veteran says it's all about average unit volume — and here's why.
This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out the Restaurant Industry — and He's Turning Online Influence into Real-World Change
Chef Eli Sussman discusses what drives him to keep opening restaurants, an unexpected collaboration and his rise to meme royalty.
He Quit Working in 'Toxic' Restaurants and Started a Business That's on Track to Surpass $150 Million in Revenue: 'Unstoppable Demand'
When Chris Kirby noticed a gap at his local farmer's market, he "sprang into action pretty quickly."
Taco Bell Is More Than 60 Years Old — Here's the Brand's Secret to Staying Relevant, According to Its CEO
The fast food franchise has its sights set on something bigger than the quick service restaurant category. That landed it the #1 spot on our Franchise 500 for the fifth time.
Jersey Mike's Switched Up Its Strategy for Serving Customers This Year — Then Blackstone Bought the Sandwich Chain for $8 Billion
The New Jersey sub franchise has dialed in on strategies to serve customers in stores and online, as proven by its recent acquisition.
Dunkin' Made a Big Change to Its In-Store Experience — Here's Why Gen Z Can't Get Enough
The coffee franchise is innovating to get people in and out with their beverages faster than ever.
Why Is Popeyes Taking Over Airports and College Campuses? The Chicken Chain's VP Explains Its Strategy.
The fried chicken franchise is implementing a clever long-term strategy.
The Culver Family Opened Their First Restaurant in 1984 — Now Culver's Has 1,000 Locations. What's Its Secret?
The Wisconsin-based burger franchise endears itself to the communities it serves.
Wendy's Has a New Restaurant Design That Lets Them Take 400 Times More Digital Orders
The burger franchise has a new leadership team, and they're ready to deliver way more burgers.
The Top Reason People Choose a Restaurant Might Surprise You, New Resy Report Reveals — Plus, Here's the Cocktail That Will Be Everywhere in 2025
There's more to dining out than the meal itself — and U.S. foodies want to experience it all.
He Was Once Head Writer of 'The Simpsons.' Now, He's the Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food — Here's How This TV Exec Found an Unlikely Career as an Influencer.
Bill Oakley wrote and produced 'The Simpsons' for years. Now, he's the center of a burgeoning community of food-obsessed fans.
U.S. Diners Are Feeding the $1 Trillion Restaurant Industry Like Never Before. Here's Why — and What They're Hungry for, According to Resy's CEO.
The average household spends $2,375 a year on dining and takeout purchases.
Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry
Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.
Dinner Tastes Better When It's Local. Try One of America's 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Restaurants.
From farm-to-table Indian to Texas BBQ, these restaurants are deeply rooted in their communities.