Legal Challenges, Changing Demand and Wage Pressures in Foodservice

The foodservice industry continues to navigate a complex mix of legal scrutiny, evolving consumer preferences and ongoing labor challenges. Recent lawsuits targeting major brands underscore heightened expectations around transparency and worker protections, while new data reveals how even small factors like cooking oil are increasingly shaping dining decisions, particularly among younger consumers.

At the same time, global traffic trends show cautious but steady recovery, with quick-service restaurants leading the way despite economic headwinds. Layered onto this are mounting wage debates...

Panera Bread Introduces New Value with Mix & Match Menu

Panera Bread is giving value a fresh upgrade with the launch of its new Mix & Match value menu, introducing a new kind of deal that redefines the traditional value experience. Built around the brand’s signature soups, salads and sandwiches, the offering delivers satisfying combinations made with high-quality ingredients . 

The new Mix & Match Menu allows guests to combine up to ten Panera favorites , each priced at $4.99*, marking the first time the bakery-café has introduced a dedicated value menu of this...

McLane Company Expands Restaurant Portfolio with Five New National Customers

McLane Company Inc., one of the nation’s largest distributors in the restaurant and retail industries, announced today the addition of five new restaurant brands to its growing national portfolio: Carl’s Jr., Panera Bread, Steak ‘n Shake, Subway and Wendy’s.

“These new relationships with some of the most beloved brands in America reflect the trust leading restaurant chains place in McLane,” said Susan Adzick, president of McLane Restaurant. “Whether it’s helping a national chain improve service consistency across regions or unlocking growth for a regional brand...