Restaurant Industry

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A lively and successful casual dining restaurant interior filled with patrons enjoying their meals and attentive service.

Casual dining's resurgence: Value and agility drive growth

In 2025, while brands such as Bar Louie and Hooters navigated bankruptcy filings, Chili's, a prominent casual dining chain, reported record-breaking same-store sales, signaling a profound divergence i

Julian Vance·July 6, 2026

Chefs working in a modern, high-tech kitchen, interacting with AI interfaces integrated into their workstations.

Chefs & Personalities

Chefs Adapt to AI Integration in Professional Kitchens

At a major fast-casual chain in 2026, customers using AI-powered kiosks now report 20% faster service times compared to human-assisted orders, fundamentally reshaping the dining experience before a si

Amara Okoro·June 21, 2026

A diverse group of friends enjoying a sunny picnic in a park with a city skyline in the distance, highlighting the popularity of outdoor dining.

Recipes

Alfresco dining trend sees explosive growth

This summer, the humble picnic basket isn't just a quaint accessory; it's a symbol of a $50 billion global market shift.

Finn Campbell·June 1, 2026