Consumer Trends

Iron Hill Brewery Launches Fast Casual Concept

Iron Hill opened its new concept, Iron Hill Brewery TapHouse, a polished fast casual brand offering a laid-back vibe, innovative fare, and craft beer from the most award-winning brewery east of the ...

During the more temperate months, restaurants were able to move dining outdoors but blustery weather will require more creativity.

Al Fresco in the Snow? Restaurants Try to Keep Outdoor Dining Alive

These days, al fresco dining is less a sign of good weather than it is a mark of safety.

Closed sign on a window due to COVID-19.

Running List of States Reshutting Dine-In Service Due to COVID-19 Spikes

Minnesota All on-premise restaurant dining, indoor and out, closed starting November 20. Colorado

Chili's employee cleans a table inside the restaurant.

10 of the Biggest Restaurant Stories of 2020

Amid a glut of news and chaos, these stories illustrate the good, the bad, and the ugly of a historic year.

Introducing the Diner Code of Conduct for a COVID-19 World

Diners and restaurants can make eating out a far safer—and more pleasant—experience for workers and patrons alike with the new Diner Code of Conduct, a shared initiative of Food & Society at th ...

Independent Restaurants: New $900 Billion Stimulus ‘Falls Woefully Short’

Sunday’s news lawmakers reached a final deal to distribute a fresh $900 billion COVID-19 relief package was met with trepidation by at least one corner of the restaurant industry.

Survey: Diners Plan to Order Holiday Food and Gifts to Support Restaurants

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food.

New York City to Halt Indoor Dining on Monday

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that New York City will shut down indoor dining beginning Monday, but that outdoor dining and takeout/delivery would remain.

TableSafe: Full-Service Transactions Underscore Need for Stimulus

TableSafe, Inc., a leading innovator of pay-at-the-table technology designed for the hospitality industry, shared that customer transaction volume indicates troubling circumstances for the full-ser ...