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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

Opening a new dining space in 2025 calls for more than just a good recipe list or architectural sense. Even the best location and design won't guarantee long-lasting success if your vision doesn't match what consumers are seeking in 2025. A strong brand will emotionally link your restaurant to its patrons in 2025.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes.

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Restaurant Business

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It was one of three DoorDash acquisitions announced this year. Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad.

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Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Restaurant Business

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number.

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7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars

Restaurant Business

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock 7-Eleven is ready to do battle in the summer value wars. But the brand remains the toughest turnaround in the restaurant industry.

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Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale up autonomous delivery fleet

Restaurant Business

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad.

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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

Restaurant Business

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. A 30-year industry veteran, Patterson has held senior leadership positions at CiCi’s Pizza, Dickey’s Barbecue and, most recently, Slim Chickens. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign up here.