Energy AI-Generated Menu Images Spark Consumer Backlash as Restaurants Cut Costs September 7, 2026 Across the United States, diners are increasingly encountering a troubling new trend: artificial intelligence-generated images of food on restaurant menus and marketing materials. The reaction has been swift, fierce, and…
Technology Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Failed Rebrand Sparked Customer Revolt July 27, 2026 Julie Masino will step down as CEO of Cracker Barrel effective August 10, the restaurant chain announced Monday. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based company revealed that David Deno, a restaurant industry veteran…
Business Yum! Brands Sells Struggling Pizza Hut Chain for $2.7 Billion June 17, 2026 Yum! Brands announced a $2.7 billion sale of its struggling Pizza Hut chain as the iconic restaurant brand faces mounting competitive pressures and declining performance. Private equity firm LongRange Capital…