Food and Drink

Here's your cheat sheet to everyone who picked up extra cash last month to fund development and technology innovation in the industry.

Alain Ducasse is a living legend with 20 Michelin stars and 30 restaurants bearing his name. Though he is famous for running France’s gilded dining rooms in its most expensive venues, the chef has recently expanded his business at a breakneck pace by focusing on multicultural cuisine and more affordable restaurant concepts.

Analysts forecasted a slowdown in job growth in April, especially after March numbers were revised down. But restaurants and the overall U.S. economy proved resilient.

Delivery pricing and the high cost of chicken cut into the chain's profits this quarter.

Travelers, whether for work or leisure, want to dine at local restaurants. If they can't venture out, easy restaurant delivery is the next best option.

In an industry where diner data is gold, knowing how to use it to run a better business is mission critical to success.

A blend of espresso and smart digital strategy propelled Dunkin' to its best performance in years. Thanks, mobile apps and delivery.

As far as Pizza Hut is concerned, the company cannot construct Delco stores fast enough, especially with foot traffic down in recent quarters. It will surely leverage its new $5 value menu and expanding Grubhub partnership to lure customers back.

The sooner the better, as order ahead could be a bigger sales channel than delivery.

The international market provides ample opportunity for expansion as U.S.-based companies continue to attempt to keep up their pace of rapid growth.