Price compression has intensified competition between restaurant sectors, as executives look back on a bifurcated year.

These concerns about labor line up with how operators identified AI at a potential solution for the industry. According to ...

BRADENTON, Fla., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, ...

It can be tough to launch a restaurant and keep it afloat. Owners must maintain a thorough understanding of the restaurant finances in order to grow their business. The first step in obtaining this ...

Restaurant contribution represents restaurant revenue less restaurant operating costs, which are the cost of sales, labor, occupancy and other operating items. Restaurant contribution margin ...

_____(1) Includes approximately 2.5% in total revenue growth and approximately $3.0 million in Adjusted EBITDA associated with 17 completed and 6 pending franchise-owned restaurant acquisitions(2) ...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NDLS) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 1, 2025. (1) Restaurant contribution margin and ...

Running a hospitality business is no small feat. Between managing staff, creating memorable guest experiences, and navigating supply chain costs, financial management often becomes an afterthought.

Accounting firm Cullari Carrico LLC has added a partner to its practice. On Tuesday, the Fairfield-based firm announced Robert Marzan, who specializes in restaurant financials and operations ...

Employee theft and fraud cost restaurants from 4 to 5 percent of annual sales revenues each year, according to the National Restaurant Association. Despite this, characteristics such as business size, ...

In February 2023, Chipotle announced a new restaurant chain called Farmesa, offering customizable bowls, not unlike Sweetgreen. However, Restaurant Business reports that Farmesa is now closed. And to ...