Restaurant Business

Franchise

Taco Bell Is More Than 60 Years Old — Here's the Brand's Secret to Staying Relevant, According to Its CEO

The fast food franchise has its sights set on something bigger than the quick service restaurant category. That landed it the #1 spot on our Franchise 500 for the fifth time.

Franchise

Jersey Mike's Switched Up Its Strategy for Serving Customers This Year — Then Blackstone Bought the Sandwich Chain for $8 Billion

The New Jersey sub franchise has dialed in on strategies to serve customers in stores and online, as proven by its recent acquisition.

Franchise

Dunkin' Made a Big Change to Its In-Store Experience — Here's Why Gen Z Can't Get Enough

The coffee franchise is innovating to get people in and out with their beverages faster than ever.

Franchise

Why Is Popeyes Taking Over Airports and College Campuses? The Chicken Chain's VP Explains Its Strategy.

The fried chicken franchise is implementing a clever long-term strategy.

Franchise

Wendy's Has a New Restaurant Design That Lets Them Take 400 Times More Digital Orders

The burger franchise has a new leadership team, and they're ready to deliver way more burgers.

Living

The Top Reason People Choose a Restaurant Might Surprise You, New Resy Report Reveals — Plus, Here's the Cocktail That Will Be Everywhere in 2025

There's more to dining out than the meal itself — and U.S. foodies want to experience it all.

Growing a Business

He Was Once Head Writer of 'The Simpsons.' Now, He's the Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food — Here's How This TV Exec Found an Unlikely Career as an Influencer.

Bill Oakley wrote and produced 'The Simpsons' for years. Now, he's the center of a burgeoning community of food-obsessed fans.

Business Process

Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry

Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.

Growing a Business

Dinner Tastes Better When It's Local. Try One of America's 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Restaurants.

From farm-to-table Indian to Texas BBQ, these restaurants are deeply rooted in their communities.

Starting a Business

This Founder's Pickle-Infused Restaurant Concept Was an NYC Hit — And He's Not Stopping There

Jacob Hadjigeorgis shares how his restaurant concept came to be — and how he's expanding beyond the borough of Manhattan.

Growing a Business

This Legendary California Fish Market Sold $30 Million in One Year Thanks to Viral Videos – Then Caught Amazon's Attention

San Pedro Fish Market's Michael Ungaro and Henry Ungaro Jr. on creating the 'Kings of Fi$h' reality show, going viral and running a profitable family business.

Starting a Business

Want to Open a Restaurant? Here's a Step-By-Step Guide

This guide provides all the information you need to open and operate a successful restaurant.

Leadership

This Award-Winning Korean Chef Says Entrepreneurship Is Glamorized. Her Recipe For Success? Hard Work and Consistency.

Esther Choi, founder of mŏkbar and mŏkbar Brooklyn, believes entrepreneurship isn't as easy as it looks on social media. These are the lessons she hopes other aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from before they decide to take the plunge into launching their own business.

Growing a Business

New York News Anchor Rosanna Scotto and Her Daughter Jenna Ruggiero Share the Secret of Running a Successful Family Business

Fresco by Scotto restaurant co-owners Rosanna Scotto and Jenna Ruggiero break down their family's business, how they use social media, and the impact of their philanthropic efforts.