Consumer Trends

National Restaurant Association Urges White House to Fix Supply Chain Woes

In a letter sent on Monday, the National Restaurant Association asked for President Joe Biden’s help as the restaurant industry continues to face supply chain challenges.

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Companies with 'Undue Hardship' Can Deny Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Mandates

Employers that display “undue hardship” will not have to accommodate employees’ religious exemption from vaccine mandates, the U.S.

Restaurants Turn to Outdoor Dining, but 'Dark Chill of Winter' Awaits

Thousands of restaurants could close without the financial support to extend outdoor dining, the National Restaurant Association warned Tuesday in a letter sent to the U.S.

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What Restaurants Can Expect with Biden's Upcoming Employer Vaccination Mandate

While President Joe Biden outlined his Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 plan to mandate vaccinations or weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees, it is ...

Study: Diners Second-Guessing Holiday Plans

BentoBox, a website, e-commerce, and marketing platform for over 7,000 restaurant brands worldwide, released the third installment of its

Los Angeles Mandates Vaccination for Restaurant Customers and Workers

Restaurant diners and employees will soon need to show proof of full vaccination before entering, the Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday.

Are There Too Many Virtual Restaurants?

Chowly CEO Sterling Douglass provided some shock value when he suggested there could be 100,000 or so virtual brands operating on third-party apps.

Survey: Majority of Restaurants Can't Pay Rent

More than half of restaurant owners (51 percent) could not pay rent this month, according to a new study by Alignable.

Yelp Unveils New Tech Platform to Simplify Front-of-House Operations

To meet restaurants’ increasing needs as dine-in ramps up, Yelp has launched a new tool called Yelp Guest Manager to streamline restaurant operations.