BROOKLYN, NY. — Expect to see global flavors continue to influence menu trends, artificial intelligence use to alter dishes and menus, and protein and GLP-1 drugs reshape restaurant offerings in 2026.

Twenty years ago, my grandmother did something that would change my life — and ultimately yours as well. She sent a text message placing her coffee order to Koffee Too, a small café in New Haven, Conn ...

Food prices and labor costs likely will remain the largest expenses of running a restaurant. For most restaurants, credit card swipe fees have become the third-largest operating expense, just behind ...

Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series on predictions for the new year. Click here to read part 1. As the industry turns the corner into 2026, the fast food and pizza landscapes are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the restaurant industry. Jan 03, 2025, 09:29am EST Emma’s Torch runs 3 cafes: 2 in Brooklyn and 1 in Washington, D.C. to ...