A national review analysis found Shake Shack drew more “overpriced” complaints than any other restaurant chain in the study. The result lands as burger prices remain under pressure from higher beef and labor costs across the industry. Continue Reading
The 50 Top Pizza World 2026 ranking has named Napoli on the Road in London the best pizzeria in the world, ahead of New York’s Una Pizza Napoletana and Milan’s Confine. The annual guide announced the result at a September 15 ceremony in Naples. Continue Reading
New Visa data shows more U.S. spending is happening online and in apps, pushing restaurants to treat delivery and digital ordering as core parts of the business. Operators are expanding convenience options while balancing slower delivery growth and renewed in-person dining demand. Continue Reading
Wendy’s is challenging Meritage Hospitality Group’s ability to keep operating hundreds of its restaurants after terminating the franchise agreements. The dispute could shape what happens next for Wendy’s locations tied to one of the chain’s largest franchisees. Continue Reading
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is set to open its New York City debut on October 3 at 7 Times Square. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot restaurant is the brand’s biggest location to date and already has more than 4,000 bookings, according to the company. Continue Reading
Seafood shoppers looking for strong fish counters tend to favor chains that can document sourcing, maintain cold-chain handling, and offer deeper species selection. Recent company disclosures and industry guidance point to a short list of grocers that stand out on traceability, certifications, and breadth. Continue Reading
DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million to resolve New York City claims that couriers were underpaid, unpaid, or paid late under the city’s delivery worker rules. City officials said the settlement will send more than $115 million to workers and ranks as the largest worker settlement in New York City history. Continue Reading
A new 2026 UN food-system assessment found modest improvement in global hunger, but the broader picture remains strained by high diet costs, uneven regional gains, and persistent food insecurity. The report shows progress, but also makes clear the world is still off track to meet its 2030 hunger and nutrition targets. Continue Reading
Federal inflation data shows grocery prices are still running above year-ago levels, and economists say higher energy and supply-chain costs could keep pressure on food budgets through the rest of 2026. The latest USDA and Federal Reserve data point to a slower cooling path for food prices than many households had hoped. Continue Reading
After a sluggish summer, restaurant hiring posted a sharp rebound in August, offering one of the clearest signs yet that the industry is stabilizing. Fresh labor data shows employers added workers at a pace far above recent trends, even as operators remain cautious about demand. Continue Reading