September restaurant sales show slight improvement: Black Box
Despite hurricanes, tariffs, September uptick keeps two-year performance steady Black Box September restaurant sales were slightly positive, reported TDn2K. According […]
How women continue to rise in restaurant industry
Role models in the industry add value to organizations, help future female leaders In the corporate environment, there’s a push […]
Sun Holdings signs development deal to grow McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli-Sun Holdings deal represents nearly 100 restaurants McAlister’s Deli signed a development deal with Sun Holdings. A multi-unit operator, […]
RBI promotes Axel Schwan to Tim Hortons regional president, Canada, U.S.
Eight-year executive to lead growth, profitability in major markets Restaurant Brands International (RBI) announced it had promoted Axel Schwan to […]
Red Robin Rolls out fall menu, new French Onion Ringer Burger
Red Robin fall menu also includes two new sides Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews introduced the French Onion Ringer […]
Honey Baked Ham Company adds lunch sandwiches, Cobb Salad, sides
Ham retailer unveiled HoneyBaked, Roasted Tomato and Cheddar sandwiches The Honey Baked Ham Company rolled out new lunch items for […]
Applebee’s $1 Vampire drink rises in October
The chain crowdsourced the frightful, $1 Vampire drink Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill introduces the $1 Vampire as the Drink […]
Applebee’s Pasta and Grill Combos debut as LTO
Seven mix-and-match selections may offer needed sales boost Applebee’s Pasta and Grill Combos landed on the Dine Brands Global chain’s […]
IHOP expands gluten-friendly menu options
Gluten-Friendly Buttermilk Pancakes added to menu IHOP rolled out buttermilk-style Original Gluten-Friendly Pancakes nationwide. As it caters to a developing […]
Tilman Fertitta’s Landry’s to purchase Del Frisco’s
Flip sale gives L Catterton new focus on high-growth Barcelona Wine Bar, Bartaco L Catterton has agreed to the Landry’s […]
Off-premises business heats up, Technomic 2019 report: Eatery Pulse Streem
National Restaurant Association releases breakthrough report Restaurant off-premises is heating up, but third party is not the only game in […]
What’s next for Kitchen United virtual kitchens? EVP Kevin Cochrane QA
Virtual kitchen company partners with restaurant members to grow off-premises business Kitchen United has big plans for expansion of its […]
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Sweetgreen raises $150M, plans delivery launch
New funding fuels store expansion, social impact, Sweetgreen delivery launch Sweetgreen raised $150M in a new round led by co-led […]
Off-premises sales heating up in restaurant industry
As forecasted, restaurants invest in off-premises business Restaurateurs are placing more weight on off-premises sales for their businesses: takeout, delivery […]
2019 Restaurant sales outlook grim, Panera expands delivery, management shuffles: news bytes
Softening global economy, tariffs to impact sales According to TDn2K’s Black Box intelligence, August comparable sales were down 0.71 percent […]
Postmates inks deal for El Pollo Loco restaurant delivery
Restaurant delivery agreement begins as El Pollo Loco offers $5 Combo Menu Postmates announced it had inked a deal with […]
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The Cheesecake Factory completes North Italia, FRC acquisitions
Purchase of Fox Restaurant Concepts includes Flower Child The Cheesecake Factory closed its Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) acquisition, including Flower […]
Parent of Sonic, Arby’s to acquire Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s acquisition to make Inspire fourth largest U.S. restaurant company Jimmy John Liautaud, founder and chairman, along with its […]
New $40M funding for Kitchen United to accelerate expansion, leverage RXR real estate
In deal with RXR, Kitchen United expanding to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Stamford Kitchen United raised another $40M in a series B […]
Off-premises sales heating up in restaurant industry
As forecasted, restaurants invest in off-premises business Restaurateurs are placing more weight on off-premises sales for their businesses: takeout, delivery […]
Restaurant Leadership ›
RBI promotes Axel Schwan to Tim Hortons regional president, Canada, U.S.
Eight-year executive to lead growth, profitability in major markets Restaurant Brands International (RBI) announced it had promoted Axel Schwan to […]
2019 Restaurant sales outlook grim, Panera expands delivery, management shuffles: news bytes
Softening global economy, tariffs to impact sales According to TDn2K’s Black Box intelligence, August comparable sales were down 0.71 percent […]
QA: &pizza’s Andy Hooper, president, chief operating officer
&pizza starts a new chapter, accelerates expansion Fast casual &pizza is starting a new chapter in its growth. In July, […]
Fiesta Restaurant Group names Dirk Montgomery as chief financial officer
New finance chief to support company’s renewal plan Fiesta Restaurant Group tapped a new chief financial officer as of September […]
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Off-premises business heats up, Technomic 2019 report: Eatery Pulse Streem
National Restaurant Association releases breakthrough report Restaurant off-premises is heating up, but third party is not the only game in […]
CPK Take and Bake Pizzas put chain in new category of pizza segment
CPK launches take-and-bake option with $10 offer for dine-in guests California Pizza Kitchen has introduced CPK Take and Bake Pizzas […]
Quiznos Pit-Smoked Brisket Sandwich, chef-inspired salads debut
Quiznos adds Apple Harvest Chicken Salad, Chef Salad, Italian Salad Quiznos debuted the Pit-Smoked Brisket Sandwich today for a limited […]
BJ’s opens first Connecticut restaurant in Buckland Hills
Manchester, Conn. is fourth BJ’s opening in 2019 BJ’s opened a new restaurant and brewhouse in The Shoppes at Buckland […]
Baskin-Robbins launches plant-based flavors, schedules sampling day
Two new flavors feature rich taste, vegan composition, says chain Baskin-Robbins has added non-dairy frozen dessert options. Starting August 1, […]
IHOP expands all-day menu with Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
Eight new dishes added with IHOP Crispy Chicken menu IHOP added Buttermilk Crispy Chicken to the menu. The new addition […]
Taco Del Mar parent names Tom Kurrikoff Rego CFO
Former Burger King finance director to be pivotal in brand refreshes, acquisitions The parent of Quiznos and Taco Del Mar […]
Eatsa rebrands, partners with Starbucks, creating turnkey solution for digital ordering, engagement
Eatsa rebrands as Brightloom, raises $30M in new funding Starbucks and Brightloom, formerly Eatsa, both announced a new partnership in […]
Burgerim, 110 Grill, Pokeworks top Restaurant Business Future 50 list
Future 50 puts fastest-growing chains in spotlight The Restaurant Business Future 50 list is out for 2019. Restaurant Business published […]