The 6 biggest chain-restaurant food trends of 2025 — and 3 that won't survive 2026

From chicken tenders to value meal deals, these big food trends dominated chain restaurants in 2025, though we predict some ...

You'll soon be able to see which restaurants jack up their prices on DoorDash

DoorDash is de-emphasizing restaurants that charge more for delivery than in-person, according to a report.

Restaurants are prioritizing tables for big spenders and return customers through premium programs with SevenRooms and Resy Global Access

Popular reservation sites like Resy, OpenTable, and SevenRooms are working with restaurants to maximize profits from diners, CNBC reported.

Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars

Fast-food prices are climbing, and chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants with meal deals and new burgers.

Diners surged back to restaurants in the spring, but a full recovery could be stalling out this summer

Data show the number of seated diners rose steadily from January to May, nearly reaching the level from 2019.

Diners are ditching pricey fast food for casual-dining chains, CEO of Olive Garden's parent company says

Rick Cardenas, Darden Restaurants CEO, said casual chains like Chili's and Applebee's seem to be having some success competing with fast-food spots.
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A Michelin-starred chef shares the menu-building strategies he uses to navigate rising food costs

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6 luxury brands, from Coach to Gucci, that have gotten into the restaurant game

Dior, Ralph Lauren, and Louis Vuitton and among the luxury fashion brands that have opened restaurants in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Here are the restaurants that raised menu prices in California, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's

California restaurant owners have upped menu prices since a new pay law took effect earlier this year. Here's a list of who's raising prices.

Subway is one of the cheapest restaurant chains to open — here's a breakdown of all the costs

Subway startup costs range from $116,000 to $263,000. McDonald's startup expenses can cost up to $2.2 million, by comparison.

More than 4,100 stores and restaurants are closing across the US this year. Here's the list.

Zara's owner, Inditex, had 132 fewer stores as of October than it did a year earlier. Other retailers are also shuttering locations.

I spent $135 to have dinner in a cave in Bali. The food was delicious, but there are better ways to experience the island.

The Cave by chef Ryan Clift is a subterranean restaurant with just 22 seats in Bali, Indonesia.