The Food Service Market Is Expected to Reach 5,194.60 Billion by 2029
According to recent research by Fortune Business Insights, the global food service market is expected to reach 5,194.60 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 10.76%.
Panera Is Testing AI Voice Ordering 
Panera is testing AI voice ordering at two of their Rochester, New York locations.
Kiosks Helped This Restaurant Chain Grow Their Check Size by 18.5%
When BurgerFi added self-service kiosks as a test, their average check size increased by 18.5%. Since this was a smashing success, they have incorporated kiosks throughout their chains
Lower-Income Households Are Eating 89% Of Meals and Snacks at Home, Says The NPD Group
According to recent research by The NPD Group, lower-income households, which are classified as under $75,000, are eating 89% of meals and snacks at home.
New China-US Shipping Line to Launch
the service is starting with sailings between Humen and Taicang in China sailing to Portland, Oregon.
Congestion Slows in Supply Chain
With a less congested supply chain, we can receive our goods not only quicker but for a lower price as well.
The Fast-Food Market Is Projected to Grow by $87.27 Billion by 2025
According to recent research by Technavio, the fast-food market is projected to grow by $87.27 billion by 2025.
How Restaurants Can “Play to Win”
Restaurants have faced many hardships in the last few years – and most recently are being faced with rising costs and a decline of consumer traffic due inflation. It is more crucial than ever for restaurants to take advantage of unique solutions to help offset rising costs and low traffic
Food Waste and the Supply Chain
Currently, 1.6 billion tons of food is wasted or lost each year. That said, the supply chain is a large culprit of that.
Generational Differences Impact the Way Customers Prefer to Order and Dine
According to a recent study by Near, 72% of respondents shared that they still like the more traditional waiter experience, while 17% liked QR code ordering and 18% preferred kiosk ordering.
