National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show names 28 recipients of its 2026 Food and Beverage Awards, including 10 earning the FABI Favorites distinction.
Total restaurant and foodservice sales are projected to reach $1.55 trillion, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry report.
National Restaurant Association releases its 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, revealing that nostalgia, comfort and 'flavor escapism' are defining consumer desires in 2026.
Rising labor and food costs, along with the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain employees, remain among the top concerns for both full-service and limited-service operators.
Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting their sales will increase or hold steady from 2023 levels.