Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show arrives with the same promise: a glimpse into the future of the ...

Standing in the kitchen with a frying pan in one hand and a spatula in the other, Monet Dickens is doing her best to juggle the orders coming in from customers at Groundwork Kitchen in Baltimore, ...

The restaurant industry in 2026 is experiencing growth driven by consumer demand, technology adoption, and evolving dining trends, yet persistent labor shortages remain a major challenge. While U.S.

Tighter U.S. immigration enforcement is straining the restaurant labor pool, especially in low-paid but essential roles like dishwashing. Industry leaders warn the reduced availability of foreign-born ...