Food
08
May
Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande expand their development commitment for a new QSR concept with the rapidly growing breakfast franchise...
08
May
Red Lobster Announces Winners of National Ocean Sustainability Challenge
Middle school teams honored for innovative solutions to protect oceans, with Grand Prize winners earning trip to Los Angeles and hands-...
08
May
TripAdvisor honours Summer Island Maldives with 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award – Hotelier Maldives
Summer Island Maldives has been recognised as one of the top travel destinations globally, having received the prestigious TripAdvisor ...
08
May
Outback Steakhouse Gives Mums the Moment They Deserve This Mother’s Day
Treat mum like the queen she is with Outback’s limited-time menu from May 7 to 11
Tampa, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Outback Steakhouse® ...
08
May
Hospitality apps: What is the best hospitality app?
What is a hospitality app?
A hospitality app is a digital tool designed to help you streamline your operations, enhance the experience ...
08
May
Chipotle Names Jason Kidd Chief Operating Officer, President and Chief Strategy Officer Jack Hartung Sets Retirement Date
Jason Kidd
Kidd brings over 25 years of operations and retail experience to the company’s Executive Committee
Hartung to step down as ...
08
May
Caribbean Tourism Thrives Amid U.S. Travel Headwinds
Caribbean Tourism Thrives Amid U.S. Travel Headwinds - By Bryan Younge
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08
May
Wonder gets a massive valuation
The Bottom Line: The food hall-delivery company’s latest fundraise has given it a $7 billion valuation, which would be more than most p...
08
May
Protein Bar & Kitchen rolled out 10 items, adding just 2 new ingredients to its pantry
Behind the Menu: Smart cross-utilization of products allowed the fast casual to expand its permanent menu without complicating sourcing...
08
May
Hotel La Compañia Del Valle, Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Now Open in Panama’s Valle De Antón
Hotel La Compañia Del Valle, Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Now Open in Panama’s Valle De Antón
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08
May
Applebee’s new traffic-driving strategy was on the menu all along
Same-store sales turned positive in March and April. | Photo: ShutterstockApplebee’s has tried a number of different tactics in recent ...
08
May
How to Choose the Right Hotel Software Integrations
Software integrations form a critical part of your property’s operations, streamlining tasks, enhancing the guest experience, and drivi...
08
May
The Point Pub & Grill Celebrates Major Franchise Milestone with First Multi-Unit Deal in Utah
The rapidly growing neighborhood pub concept is expanding with new locations in Davis and Weber counties, with franchise opportunities ...
08
May
First Look: Rosewood Amsterdam
Situated within the historic former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam has opened its doors, marking the brand’s debut into the Neth...
08
May
How tariffs will affect restaurant equipment costs
How will tariffs affect restaurants?This week’s episode of A Deeper Dive features Neal Sherman, the founder of the used equipment compa...
08
May
Hypnos wins sustainability award for Eden Project mattress collection • Hotel Designs
Taking place on Thursday 24th April 2025, the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards presented Hypnos Beds with the Sustainability Bran...
07
May
New Name, Same Stead: Farmstead To Become ‘Bonrue Bakery’
Following trademark complications, the beloved bakery in St. George will change its name – but the warmth, community, and premium pastr...
07
May
Outback Steakhouse looks to fix its value perception
Same-store sales declined for the seventh straight quarter. | Photo: ShutterstockOutback Steakhouse needs to give customers more bang f...
07
May
What Hoteliers Need to Know
Google Ads has announced a major update to Search campaigns with the global beta rollout of AI Max, a powerful suite of targeting and c...
07
May
Why that “free” pickup shelf can cost operators more than expected
A truly “free” pickup solution is a myth. Sure, a shelf might not cost anything upfront, but that doesn’t make it free.Operators are ju...
07
May
What Every Hotelier Needs To Succeed In 2025 & Beyond Tips & Trends
The hospitality landscape is evolving faster than ever. From digital disruption to shifting guest expectations, today’s hoteliers are n...
07
May
Caribou Coffee partners with celeb chef Christina Tosi to launch Milk Bar treats nationwide
Chef Christina Tosi kicked off Milk Bar's partnership with Caribou Coffee at a weekend event in Minneapolis. | Photo courtesy og Caribo...
07
May
Mercure Rockhampton Hotel in Queensland and Adjoining Land Listed for Sale
Mercure Rockhampton Hotel - Image Credit Accor
Due to increasing interest in regional Qu...
07
May
Sweetgreen ups its steak game with Michelin-starred chef
The KBBQ Steak Bowl brings Korean barbecue flavors without the need to cook meat at the table. | Photo courtesy of Sweetgreen.Sweetgree...
07
May
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces ‘Travel Roulette’
Photo Credit: Marriott Bonvoy
BETHESDA, Maryland—A recent survey by Marriott Bonvoy reveals that more than two in five (43...
07
May
Portillo’s will decide at the end of summer whether to expand breakfast
Portillo's chocolate cake appears in doughnut form on the breakfast menu in test. | Photo courtesy of Portillo's.Consumers excited abou...
07
May
Hoteliers from around the globe descend on Adelaide for 16th annual AHICE Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) is underway in Adelaide, with over 1600 industry leaders descending o...
07
May
Hempstead House Hotel & Spa for sale at £6 million
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UK: Hempstead House Hotel & Spa in Sittingbourne, Kent has been brought to market by business property...
07
May
What 73% of consumers say about AI and the customer experience
Images by Travel Outlook
In our recent article, “Cost-Effective AI Solutions for a Complex Market,“ we explored how AI is helping hospi...
07
May
New Book Captures the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Values-Driven Leadership of Hospitality Industry Icon Bruce White
Book foreword written by J.W. ‘Bill’ Marriott, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Marriott International
Documentary film version to launch late...
07
May
Perkins American Food Co. and CoComelon Team Up To Bring Families a Colorful and Engaging Dining Experience
Play Pat-A-Cake and enjoy JJ’s Pancake Party as part of larger CoComelon Can Help Campaign to Support Parents
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantN...
07
May
New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Taco John’s, Rock N’ Roll Sushi, Farmer Boys, and More!
Here’s what’s On The Menu at Taco John’s, Rock N’ Roll Sushi, Farmer Boys, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, Mountain Mike’s ...
07
May
Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens 19th Location in Arlington, TX, with 10 More Openings Scheduled for 2025
Arlington, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Urban Bird Hot Chicken, the rapidly expanding Texas-based Nashville-style hot chicken chain, proud...
07
May
Paris Baguette Closes a Strong Q1 With 76 New Signings, Preparing for 100+ Café Openings in 2025
Paris Baguette’s Q1 surge sets the stage for another record-breaking year, fueled by strong sales, rapid expansion and continued strate...
07
May
Wetzel’s Pretzels Rolls Out a Cheesy, Craveable Twist with New Mozzarella Stickz
Introducing a savory, crispy and dippable snack worth ‘sticking’ around for
Pasadena, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Wetzel’s Pretzels is tu...
07
May
DQ Fans Tie the Knot in Texas: Meet the New Mr. & Mrs. Blizzard
Newlyweds Olivia Morris and Bradley Blizzard are officially Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard. Photo credit: Heather Buckley Photography.
Bedford, ...
07
May
Sysco creates 50 new jobs ahead of new facility opening
Tuesday, May 06, 2025. 1:20pm
50 new job opportunities, as Sysco prepares to open new state-of-the-art...
07
May
Cracker Barrel Commences Summertime with the Return of its Iconic Campfire Meals
Campfire Shrimp Skillet
The guest-favorite Campfire Meals, including a new Campfire Shrimp Skillet, return for a limited time, paving t...
07
May
“Taste the Atlantic” at Ireland’s longest running slow food festival
Ireland’s longest-running slow food festival returns this Sunday, taking place in the heart of the Burren, County Clare, from 10:30 AM ...
07
May
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers 20% Off for Nurse Appreciation Week
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Brand Serves Up a Helping of Gratitude to Healthcare Heroes with Special Offer May 6–12
Dallas, TX (Restaura...
07
May
The Marketing Shift Away from Social Media
The marketing shift away from social media is no longer a trend—it’s a strategic move. As brands struggle with declining reach, risin...
07
May
How one eatertainment concept is elevating its food game
Cinco de Mayo is now in the rearview mirror, and restaurant chains are focusing on new tie-ins. Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage ...
07
May
Golden Crusts, Perfect Fillings: The Supreme Pie Hunt Is Back!
It’s time to begin the search for the best pies in New Zealand with entries now open for the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards!
We know t...
07
May
First Watch will take more traffic, even if it costs more
April traffic hit a two-year high. | Photo: ShutterstockFirst Watch is OK with taking some short-term pain for long-term gain.The dayti...
07
May
Procurement Data in the Year of Data Centralization
(Originally published on Hospitality Net as part of a Thematic campaign)
Through numerous conversations with hotel tech executives, bra...
07
May
Chipotle snags former Taco Bell exec as COO
The executive team changes come after Chipotle reported negative same-store sales in the first quarter. | Photo courtesy of ChipotleChi...
07
May
Nomad Debuts in Singapore – Hotel Magazine
SINGAPORE | NoMad will make its brand debut in the Asia Pacific region with its first hotel set to open in Singapore.
Hilton has reache...
07
May
In challenged food-and-games segment, pickleball offers hope
Buzzworthy Brands: With investors that include Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Chicken N Pickle is juicing the social dining niche wi...
07
May
How a second bankruptcy helped Sbarro find the comeback trail
The pizza chain cut its debt, focused on its core product and found life beyond the mall, all of which helped it thrive despite two ban...
07
May
Constance Moofushi shines in 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards – Hotelier Maldives
Constance Moofushi in the Maldives has been recognised as one of Asia’s premier luxury destinations, earning the 11th spot in the Best ...