Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace Top 100

October 21, 2026

The pizza industry is full of brands pushing boundaries, driving growth, embracing innovation and finding new ways to serve customers. Now, it's time to…

Restaurant food costs face uneven pressure in 2027 as inflation accelerates

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with…

Subway survey finds 66% of Americans experience lunch regret

October 13, 2026

Subway is offering thousands of free Footlong sandwiches through a new campaign inspired by the frustrations Americans experience when choosing what to eat…

Budget-conscious diners turn to QSRs as spending shifts

October 1, 2026

A new Popmenu study found 67% of U.S. consumers are spending less at restaurants than they did last year, while 60% are dining out less frequently. Average…

Beyond the paycheck: How Canary helps restaurant brands turn compassion into action

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

As financial emergencies put increasing pressure on frontline workers, emergency-relief provider Canary is demonstrating how employers can turn a people-first…

The Invisible Injury: Maybe It’s Time to Fix the Most Dangerous Job in Restaurants - By Bruce Friedman

Restaurant kitchens quietly treat burns as normal. Bruce Friedman breaks down the data behind the fry station's injury rate, its cost to operators, and how…

Iconex Introduces Patent-Pending RFID Linerless Label Technology

Iconex, an M2S Group Company, and global leader in innovative labeling solutions and linerless technology, today announced the launch of its patent-pending…

Fry Station Turnover Could Be Costing Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators Millions Annually. Here’s How to Fix It.

New analysis shows a single automated fry station can turn one of a restaurant's most expensive turnover problems into a profit center, with the math…

7th Annual State of Digital for Restaurants

The 2026 State of Digital & Beyond report by Qu examines how QSR and fast casual brands are approaching restaurant technology as the industry shifts from…

Presented by Qu

Can Your Business Survive Without Labels? Why Label Performance Matters

Labels are small but critical to keeping product information connected throughout the supply chain. Iconex lined labels are engineered and lab-tested to…

The Hidden Driver of Order Accuracy

How label technology powers speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency in a digital-first world.

Presented by Iconex

The next generation of QSR, Part 1: The new economics of value

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic…

Miso Robotics Just Became the Food Industry's Largest AI and Robotics Patent Holder

Miso Robotics acquired 300+ patents from Zume Pizza, the food robotics pioneer that raised $450M before closing in 2023. The deal makes Miso the food…

Toast releases Q4 trends report, February price monitor

March 11, 2026

Toast has released its Q4 2025 Restaurant Trends Report and the February 2026 Menu Price Monitor.

Kitchens are not ready for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday exposes how QSR kitchens break under extreme demand, with fry stations becoming bottlenecks as orders surge. The article argues automation…

Why the Restaurant Labor Crisis Is a Retention Problem, Not a Recruitment Problem

The restaurant industry is facing a staffing problem. But in reality, it's facing a retention problem. From dangerous work environments to boring, repetitive…

21 states just raised their minimum wage - and automation demand is surging

California leads the way as 21 states raise their minimum wage in January 2026, forcing restaurant operators to either adapt or face increase financial…

The $162 Billion Question: Why Restaurant Operators Confuse Activity with Efficiency

This article exposes the $162B efficiency crisis in restaurants, revealing how 4-10% food waste and 144% turnover stem from flawed kitchen design. While 73% of…

Top 10 Trends in Restaurant Technology

As the restaurant landscape evolves, operators increasingly rely on technology to remain profitable and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Presented by Oracle

The Pickle Economy: What the Data Says About Our Tangy Obsession

A data-driven look at America's pickle craze — from soaring search trends and menu innovation to what's driving consumer demand — and what it signals for how…