This week’s Best Bites from the RestaurantNews.com Feed spotlight the industry’s hottest moves and quirks: restaurants spicing up menus to lure younger diners, Gen Z reshaping fast-casual offerings, and 2025 trend forecasts guiding tech and operations. Travel bites include frequent flyers’ picks for the best airport eats, while nostalgia reigns with seafood chains making a comeback and once-beloved brands losing ground. We also look at dining etiquette blunders, what bankruptcy means for restaurants, and a robotic eatery wowing crowds in Beijing. These are the restaurant news bites that caught our eye this past week:
50 Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America
A data-driven ranking of the country’s most beloved dining chains, from fast food to sit-down favorites.
Restaurants Are Adding Dozens of New Spicy Menu Items in a Bid for Younger Diners
From fiery chicken sandwiches to extra-hot dipping sauces, restaurants are turning up the heat to win over adventurous young taste buds.
Gen Z Driving 2025 Fast Casual Menu Trends
Plant-forward dishes, bold flavors, and Instagram-worthy presentations are defining what’s next on the fast casual scene.
2025 Restaurant Trends and the Developer’s Roadmap
A peek into the tech and consumer shifts shaping how restaurants will operate, market, and innovate in the coming year.
Once-Beloved Restaurant Chains That Are No Longer America’s Favorite
Once at the top of their game, these chains have seen their shine fade as consumer tastes evolved.
13 Classic Seafood Chains Making A Major Comeback
From fried fish platters to buttery lobster rolls, these nostalgic seafood spots are reeling customers back in.
Why Anthony Bourdain Avoided Restaurants If Both Steak And Sushi Were On The Menu
Bourdain considered restaurants serving both steak and sushi a warning sign, suspecting the kitchen wasn’t focused enough to master either dish.
The Rudest Things People Do Dining Out, According To Restaurant Hosts
Restaurant hosts spill the tea on the behaviors that make dining rooms less pleasant for staff and guests alike.
10 Mistakes To Avoid When Eating At A Mexican Restaurant
Steer clear of these common faux pas to enjoy a more authentic and respectful dining experience.
The Fixer-Upper Franchisee: How Chris Patel Turned Neglected Papa Johns Locations Into a 70-Store Powerhouse
An inspiring turnaround story of grit, strategy, and pizza-powered growth.
Here’s What It Means When A Restaurant Declares Bankruptcy
Understanding the legal and operational ripple effects when a restaurant brand hits financial trouble.
The Best Food To Be Found at US Airports, According To Frequent Travelers
Frequent flyers reveal which airport eateries are worth arriving early for.
Beijing’s Robot-Themed Restaurant Wows Visitors
Diners are treated to a futuristic feast served up by robotic waitstaff in China’s high-tech culinary attraction.
7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Caesar Salads
Crisp romaine, tangy dressing, and plenty of Parmesan earn these chains top marks for the classic salad.
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