Resy gives diners 'backstage pass' to their favorite eateries

The reservation platform's new Off Menu Week program features select restaurants that will serve seasonal and experimental dishes.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 10, 2019

Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation

White Castle will offer the revamped product, which is designed to replace ground beef in any recipe, chainwide in the next few months.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Restaurant Dive

Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends — from the rise of dessert concepts to a cohort of Mexican chains trying to overtake Chipotle  — shaping the restaurant industry in 2024.

By Restaurant Dive staff

Illegal Burger parent to test CBD-infused food

West Coast Ventures Group has partnered with San Francisco-based Biolog to test cannabis infusion technology with AmeriCanna Cafe in Denver. 

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 8, 2019

6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019

A volatile labor market, growing consumer demand for delivery and a surge in casual dining occasions are among the movements to watch this year, according to industry analysts.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 7, 2019

Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment

The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 at over 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

Chipotle offers lifestyle bowls for mobile, online orders

The chain's latest menu additions cater to specific diets such as paleo, keto and Whole30.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 3, 2019

The Hummus & Pita Co. dips into West Coast with 100-unit franchise partnership

Jersey Mike's franchisee Dan Markel signed an agreement with the Mediterranean fast casual chain to launch stores throughout California. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 2, 2019

Survey: 68% of regular takeout customers order at least once a week

Technomic's latest report also revealed that more than 70% of consumers order directly through a restaurant instead of third-party delivery companies.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019

Our 7 best stories of 2018

As we begin the new year, Restaurant Dive is taking a look back at our top stories since our launch on Oct. 1.

By Restaurant Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

How to achieve true customer loyalty

John Larson & Co. senior partner John Larson says new loyalty programs like Chipotle's should do more for restaurants than just offer customers discounts. 

By John Larson • Dec. 20, 2018

Taco Bell's new value menu forces competitors to keep pace

The Cravings Value Menu to launch Dec. 27 features food priced from $1 items to $5 boxes. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 17, 2018

Report: North American pizza market to grow 10% in next 5 years

Despite some stumbles from the largest pizza chains, the industry remains strong and is worth over $45 billion in the U.S. 

By Julie Littman • Dec. 17, 2018

Eataly's Las Vegas location breaks down barriers between restaurants, stores

The company's latest culinary marketplace will be its first to be open 24 hours and plans to closely integrate eating, shopping and learning.  

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 14, 2018

McDonald's to phase out antibiotics in beef

The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment. 

By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2018

Survey: Half of diners rely on friends, family — not Instagram — for recommendations

Only 7% of U.S. consumers have ordered a menu item because they saw an influencer share it on social media, according to a SevenRooms report.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 11, 2018

JUST partners with Toriyama to produce lab-grown wagyu beef

Through the agreement, JUST plans to make the exclusive beef available to more restaurants and at more price points.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2018

40% of consumers say they order fast casual most often

Quick-service came in second and casual dining in third, according to Grubhub's annual Year In Food report.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 10, 2018

Restaurant gift card sales expected to rise during holidays

Since diners typically spend $59 more than the value of their gift card, these offerings can boost sales and traffic during slow winter months.  

By Julie Littman • Dec. 10, 2018

The future of food is digital

Stephen Chau, head of product at Uber Eats, shares the ways he predicts restaurants will be transformed by technology.

By Stephen Chau • Dec. 10, 2018

It's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries

The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018

NYC vegan chain by Chloe welcomes new CEO

Patrick Hellstrand joins the popular chain with locations in three U.S. cities and London to aid expansion after a $31 million funding round earlier this year.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 7, 2018

CBD sports water on sale at two Denver chains

In what is likely a first for the restaurant industry, Illegal Burger and El Senor Sol will carry CBD-infused sports water EVERx in Denver. 

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 7, 2018

Year of the chicken? Poultry menu items, chicken chains surge in popularity

As more restaurants add chicken strips to their menus, sales of the products rose 16%, while Chick-fil-A closes in on $10 billion in annual sales.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 7, 2018

Strong Thanksgiving dining spend signals growth through New Year's

Spending was up 4.1% Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, with quick-service restaurants posting strong market share fueled by mobile offerings. 

By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2018

Beyond value menus, fast food prices inching closer to fast casual

What once was a 30% price difference between chains like Shake Shack and McDonald's has plunged to 8%, as fast food contends with higher wages and food costs amid sluggish traffic.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 4, 2018