Operations

Red Lobster's decline creates an opportunity in seafood

As the market leader closes restaurants across the country, innovative upstarts, steakhouses and even grocers could be in line to benefit. But can anyone unseat the king?

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Financing

Will drive-thru coffee be better burger, or frozen yogurt?

The Bottom Line: Frozen yogurt and better burger chains dominated growth a decade ago. Their differing long-term results are instructive for today’s hot restaurant sectors.

Technology

AI in the drive-thru is only a matter of time

Tech Check: McDonald’s recent setback aside, the technology is on track to become a standard feature of fast food. The benefits are just too good to ignore.

Workforce

Stats are the mortar shells in a new battle between Gavin Newsom and restaurant groups

Reality Check: What's the true effect of California's new fast-food wage? Depends on whose numbers you believe.