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Oct 7, 2025 · Consumers will soon be able to order food and make restaurant reservations by talking to a chatbot. AI company OpenAI this week announced that it is integrating popular …

Mar 24, 2023 · On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled about a dozen plugins that will allow ChatGPT to interact with other sites, including OpenTable, Expedia and Instacart. So how can restaurants …

But some independent operators keep showing their resilience, making Restaurant Business’ annual ranking of the 100 top-grossing independent restaurants. This year’s list boasts 19 new …

Steal these business-boosting tips Restaurant Business editors have spotted during their reporting this year.

Apr 10, 2025 · The data firm, a sister company of Restaurant Business, lowered its projections for foodservice sales to a range of 3.4% to 4.6%, depending on the severity of economic …

Nov 18, 2025 · System sales last quarter declined while earnings per share declined 16%. The restaurant business has struggled, particularly in the U.S., with weakening sales as consumers …

May 14, 2025 · The strategy should allow Uber Eats to capture more dining occasions beyond just delivery and takeout, while also driving revenue to its ride-sharing business. Uber Eats rival …

Restaurant Business Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze is a longtime industry journalist who writes about restaurant finance, mergers and acquisitions and the economy, with a particular focus …

Oct 20, 2025 · Darden CEO Rick Cardenas said the company was saddened by Lee’s passing. “Not only was Joe a terrific restaurant operator who helped create the casual dining segment, …