Subway’s Market Share Crumbles as Rivals Rise
Article Summary Subway’s dominance in the sub sandwich category has eroded dramatically, with its market share falling from 56% in 2019 to just 44% in 2024—a 21% drop over...
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Breakfast Diners Prioritize Value, Flavor, and Flexibility
Article Summary Consumers are increasingly drawn to breakfast offerings that balance affordability, innovation, and convenience. According to Technomic’s Breakfast Consumer...
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Starbucks Shifts Strategy, Ending Pickup-Only Stores
Article Summary Starbucks will phase out its mobile order and pickup-only stores by fiscal year 2026, citing a lack of warmth and human connection in the format. Introduced...
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Hotel Tech That’s Reshaping Guest Experience in 2025
Article Summary In the first half of 2025, six emerging technologies transformed hotel operations and guest engagement. Highlights include AI-powered front desk agents, a...
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Casual Dining Finds Its Footing in Early 2025
Article Summary After a turbulent 2024 marked by bankruptcies and mass closures, the casual dining segment is showing signs of stabilization. According to Placer.ai data...
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Restaurants Face Policy Shifts, Menu Innovation, and Traffic Challenges
Article Summary Nation’s Restaurant News recently unpacked three major developments shaping the restaurant industry: The “Big Beautiful Bill”, signed into law by President...
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Chicken Sandwiches Hold the Crown Despite Wrap Wars
Article Summary While chicken wraps are surging in popularity this summer—with major launches from McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Popeyes, and others—chicken sandwiches remain the...
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Gen Z Becomes the Most Frequent Restaurant-Going Generation
Article Summary Gen Z consumers have officially surpassed millennials as the most frequent restaurant users, marking a shift in industry dynamics. Despite making up a...
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Grubhub Introduces Multi-Store Ordering for Added Convenience
Article Summary Grubhub has launched a new multi-store ordering feature, allowing customers to combine items from two eligible merchants into a single order. This update...
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Mobile Ordering Reduces Wait Times and Enhances Customer Experience
Article Summary A new study by Kalinowski Equity Research highlights the efficiency gains of mobile ordering in the restaurant industry. The research, conducted through...
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