Despite Slowdown, Portillo’s Growth Story is Far from Over
Last year wasn’t easy for many restaurants, and that includes Portillo’s. Early into 2025, the fast casual faced public calls for change from activist investor Engaged Capital, which described the chain’s strategy as outdated and ineffective. Portillo’s later struck a...
Coffee Trends Shaping 2026, from the President of a Rising Beverage Chain
Coffee has always been an evolving category but as we look ahead in 2026, the changes feel more practical and personal than ever. Today’s guests aren’t just looking for a quick caffeine boost; they want a coffee experience that fits into their routines, supports their lifestyle and feels...
Super Bowl Prep: Menu Trends and Tips for the Big Game
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the year’s first big business spikes of the year, and the independents that win it don’t win by getting fancy. They win by getting focused: repackaging what already sells, forecasting the surge, and using smart guardrails so the kitchen doesn’t melt...
The Hidden Restaurant Staffing Crisis
Restaurants are known to be physically and emotionally taxing environments with staff under constant pressure to produce. This atmosphere is one of the reasons staffing is reported to be a continual struggle for operators. Dan Simons, co-owner of Farmers Restaurant Group, implemented...Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System
Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system and illegally accessing computer systems belonging to AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The post Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System appeared...In Other News: FortiSIEM Flaw Exploited, Sean Plankey Renominated, Russia’s Polish Grid Attack
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: BodySnatcher agentic AI hijacking, Telegram IP exposure, shipping systems hacked by researcher. The post In Other News: FortiSIEM Flaw Exploited, Sean Plankey Renominated, Russia’s Polish Grid Attack appeared first on...Monnai Raises $12 Million for Identity and Risk Data Infrastructure
The company will use the investment to accelerate the adoption of its solution among financial institutions and digital businesses. The post Monnai Raises $12 Million for Identity and Risk Data Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. Continue reading →
6 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
This year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference brought a slew of news announcements — from acquisitions to partnerships to new products and more. This list compiles short summaries for six of the event’s most notable announcements. The post 6 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss...
Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits Up to $850M to Boost European Innovation
BioInnovation Institute, which has supported 131 startups in Denmark to date, will use the new funding to expand its reach to startups across Europe. This innovation engine spun out of the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2020. The post Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits Up to $850M to Boost European...