Flavor and Wellness

Restaurant Industry

5 articles

A bustling 'meat and three' cafeteria with diverse patrons enjoying classic comfort food dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Food

Meat and Three Restaurant Chains Maintain Value and Quality

At a time when new restaurant concepts emerge daily, chains like Luby's Cafeteria still draw crowds with a simple promise: an entree, two signature sides, and a roll.

Isabella Cortez·June 14, 2026
A gourmet dish presented under a spotlight in a sophisticated restaurant, with subtle financial projections in the background.
Food

Beyond Price: How Holistic Value Reshapes Dining

Parent companies whose restaurant portfolios lean towards 'Most-Value-for-the-Price' brands command roughly 2.

Isabella Cortez·June 10, 2026
Chefs in a Denver restaurant kitchen artfully preparing dishes with ingredients repurposed to minimize food waste, showcasing culinary innovation.
Food

Denver restaurants use innovative dishes to cut food waste

Restaurant Olivia in Denver estimates it will save $8,000 a year simply by using whole eggs in its pasta recipe instead of discarding the whites.

Isabella Cortez·May 7, 2026
Chefs in a busy kitchen plating trendy dishes inspired by viral social media food challenges, highlighting the impact on the food industry.
Food

Viral food trends: Reshaping the food industry and consumer habits

Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a direct result of a viral trend, quickly became the chain's No.

Isabella Cortez·April 17, 2026
A family at a fast food drive-thru looking dismayed at the menu board, symbolizing the widespread customer backlash against soaring fast food prices and the perceived breakdown in value.
Food

Customer Backlash Hits Fast Food Giants as Prices Soar

A growing customer backlash against rising fast food prices is squeezing household budgets and hitting major brands. Consumers are changing dining habits in response to a perceived breakdown in value.

Isabella Cortez·March 30, 2026