Technology has long shaped how people order meals, but in 2026 it is beginning to govern how restaurants define value. That is the central finding...
Fast food chain Steak ’n Shake is crediting cryptocurrency for a boost in sales. “Nine months ago today, Steak n Shake launched its burger-to-Bitcoin transformation when we...
A growing share of retail small businesses are not planning for the next downturn so much as financing their way through the next week, and...
An Illinois ban on card interchange fees for taxes and tips has survived a court challenge. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois...
GrubMarket raised $50 million in a Series H funding round to extend the reach of its platform for the American food supply chain industry. The...
Yum Brands is seeing both its restaurant operators and customers benefit from the Byte by Yum technology platform the company announced in February 2025. The...
Starbucks reportedly plans to open new stores and remodel existing ones in 2026 after closing 400 locations across the United States in September. In a...
Food stores and retail establishments in New York are required to accept cash payments for in-person transactions after a bill was signed into law by...
Tipping is shifting from cash jars to digital channels, transforming how workers are compensated and how employers attract and retain staff. What once required end-of-shift...