Operator Intelligence

As hybrid work reshapes hotel lobbies, co-working F&B spaces, and back-of-house environments, operators are paying clos…

Secondary ag market transitions at the top signal potential shifts in rural credit access — relevant to any operator so…

Submitted content falls outside F&B Department editorial scope. Here's how operators can flag and route vendor or partn…

The 'Fútbol Passport' mechanic signals how regional sports-casual chains are using tentpole sports calendars to compres…

The Kar's Nuts and Sahale parent is expanding its better-for-you portfolio into meat snacks, a category drawing serious…

Limited-time flavor drops are becoming a primary growth lever for RTD brands. Here's what Coconut Breeze tells you abou…

The Consorzio's growing retail roster signals how protected-origin wine categories are competing for shelf space and sh…

The connected candy chain format is a direct bet on social eating occasions — a signal worth watching if you're managin…

The tavern-style franchise's 'Pollo di Buon Gusto' push signals how regional pizza chains are using seasonal protein ro…

The return of the Rye expression for a second consecutive year suggests a deliberate portfolio cadence operators and sp…

The 44-year-old Texas brand is betting that ingredient-forward reformulation beats new-flavor invention — and the retai…

A phased transition away from a single broadline distributor signals how mid-tier spirits brands are rethinking route-t…

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