Health-Focused Chain True Food Kitchen Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeking Strategic Sale
By Julie Littman Published October 6, 2026 True Food Kitchen, the health-conscious dining concept once heralded for its commitment to anti-inflammatory nutrition and rapid national expansion, has officially filed for…
Bojangles Transforms into "Boojangles": A Deep Dive into the Brand’s 2026 Spooky Season Strategy
The crisp autumn air has arrived, and with it, a familiar, albeit haunting, transformation is taking place across the American South and beyond. Bojangles, the iconic Charlotte-based restaurant chain known…
Beyond the Pipeline: Why "Skin in the Game" Defines the New Era of Hotel Development
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. In the high-stakes world of global hospitality, hotel growth has long been measured by a standard, predictable yardstick: the…
Alaska Airlines Strategizes for Future Growth Amid Capacity Constraints at Sea-Tac
As the aviation industry navigates a post-pandemic landscape defined by volatile fuel prices and infrastructure bottlenecks, Alaska Airlines is proactively reshaping its network strategy. Faced with the impending saturation of…
The New Culinary Frontier: Why Independent Restaurants are Embracing the "Creator Economy" to Survive and Thrive
The landscape of the hospitality industry is undergoing a seismic shift. For independent restaurant owners, the narrative has long been about the quality of the plate—the flavor profiles, the sourcing…
The Digital Dilemma: Why Restaurant AI is Struggling to Win Over Customers and Staff
The promise of artificial intelligence in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry was simple: faster service, perfectly accurate orders, and streamlined operations. Yet, as the technology rolls out from the boardroom…
The Freak Arrives: Prince St. Pizza and Chèvre Miami Team Up for a Slam Dunk Collaboration
MIAMI, FL – As the electric energy of the impending basketball season builds across South Florida, two culinary titans are teaming up to celebrate the sport’s most iconic nickname with…
The Pricing Paradox: How Disney is Balancing Accessibility and Exclusivity in the Modern Era
For decades, a trip to Disneyland has been regarded as a quintessential American rite of passage. However, as the cost of a "magical" vacation continues to climb, the Walt Disney…
Restaurant Sector Defies Economic Headwinds as Consumers Pivot Away from Grocery Spending
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne Published August 28, 2026 The restaurant industry is demonstrating a surprising resilience that defies the typical expectations of a high-inflation, high-uncertainty economic environment. According to the latest…
The Era of the Platform: Why Restaurant Portfolios are Replacing Single-Brand Strategies
The landscape of the American restaurant industry is undergoing a structural metamorphosis. For decades, the path to success was singular and linear: develop a compelling culinary concept, refine the operations,…















