5 things top news: Did Walgreens do enough at Chicago store?
A store closing will create a pharmacy desert in the Chatham neighborhood
Expect grocery prices to spike by summer
The Iran war has increased fuel and fertilizer prices; Senate hearing will discuss the issues Tuesday
MenuMasters winning chef Grant Achatz reflects on a career of constant innovation
The chef and owner of Alinea, Next, and Aviary in Chicago is being inducted into NRN’s MenuMasters Hall of Fame in May
What to expect from the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show
Lisa Malikow, SVP of the Restaurant Show, offers a look at what’s new and how attendees can get the most out of the event
Inspire’s plans to go public, Burger King’s case for brand of the year, and Wendy’s worrisome woes
Plus, an interview with the cofounders of Jeff’s Bagel Run
Vicious Biscuit names industry veteran Mike Stevens Chief Development Officer and promotes Kate Byrd
PRESS RELEASE: Leadership additions strengthen franchise development, operations and support as brand scales nationally
Target to invest $5B in 130 store remodels this year, and some will have expanded grocery
Bigger fresh and frozen food sections will also be in the mix
Natural Grocers downgrades FY 2026 performance
The retailer is cutting its comparable store sales outlook
Students face nation’s top collegiate dairy programs
At Fresno State, senior Alexis Jackson found a calling in the animal science field, thanks to a series of campus farm positions that started when she was a freshman working at the campus dairy. As [Read More …]
El Pollo Loco’s margin, marketing, menu momentum continues
The chain reported a 5.8% increase in same-store sales in the first quarter and updated its full-year guidance
