First Famous Dave's restaurant destroyed in fire.

The Restaurant Performance Index fell in September.

Consumers are more likely to use technology-related options in restaurants.

Bakery-café chain sees operational improvements, food innovation and marketing playing major roles.

Bitter flavors, fad diets and petite portions are in Technomic's foodservice forecast.

The industry may need to rethink its approach to addressing a growing number of consumer concerns.

Company also expanding in nontraditional markets with fast-casual formats at colleges.

A new documentary examines the fastest-growing foodservice segment in the US.

Greater competition in the market for natural, organic foodstuffs may mean more pressure on suppliers.

Consumers want more information about where their meat comes from and how chefs prepare it.