Noodles & Company has tumbled from fast-casual stardom to potential Nasdaq delisting, plagued by declining morale, quality, and customer experience. One industry turnaround expert proposes a bold recovery plan targeting high-impact opportunities to restore the brand’s luster.
Olive Garden’s sales have bloomed even as the economy has wilted, topping the list of U.S. casual-dining chains in terms of systemwide sales.
Texas Roadhouse has built itself into one of the two best operators in casual dining, and one of the best operators in its entire industry.
What do consumers desire in 2024 when they eat out? Value and convenience, mostly, and though those are universal qualities most any time, an uncertain economic outlook and increased food prices have seen consumers slowly …
Texas Roadhouse is defying the odds and welcoming more guests than ever, even as other establishments have been forced to scale back.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on modern consumers’ increasing focus on value and affordability.
