After $380M merger, TGI Fridays going public again
Merger with SPAC creates clean balance sheet, future funding mechanism TGIF Holdings, the parent of TGI Fridays, and Allegro Merger […]
Chanticleer spin-off restaurant operations to list on OTC market
BGR’s parent receives $6M infusion, restructures restaurant holdings Chanticleer Holdings will apply for listing of the shares of its spin-off […]
Restaurant industry 2030 outlook: more sales, fewer jobs gained
Automation, fast-evolving consumer trends to drive change The National Restaurant Association provides an outlook for the next decade in its […]
Brentwood Associates finalizes Chicken Salad Chick acquisition
Merchant Eagle Partners exits the investment after four years Brentwood Associates acquired a majority stake in Chicken Salad Chick, known […]
La Madeleine fall menu, Holiday Feasts unveiled
Fast casual adds salads, bowl, Holiday Feasts, desserts La Madeleine added three new seasonal limited-time offerings (LTOs) for autumn and […]
Applebee’s November Neighborhood Drink unveiled
$1 Vodka Cranberry Lemonade is November’s deal Applebee’s November Neighborhood Drink of the Month arrived at locations nationwide. The $1 […]
Cheesecake Factory posts tempered results, aims to grow acquired restaurants
FRC concepts, North Italia comprise bulk of new units in 2020 The Cheesecake Factory reported Q3 2019 results. For the […]
Denny’s Beyond Burger launches on West Coast
Sampling event on Halloween to introduce guests to plant-based burger Denny’s Beyond Burger has joined the plant-based movement among restaurant […]
Uno Pizzeria and Grill announces Love All, Feed All menu
50 menu items provide dietary-centric choice to Uno guests The Uno Love All Feed All menu launched, providing dietary-centric menu […]
McDonald’s CEO Easterbrook ousted, Kempczinski promoted to top spot
Consensual relationship with employee led to Easterbrook ouster McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook is out. Chirs Kempczinski is in. The former […]
Restaurant Sales ›
Restaurant industry 2030 outlook: more sales, fewer jobs gained
Automation, fast-evolving consumer trends to drive change The National Restaurant Association provides an outlook for the next decade in its […]
Cheesecake Factory posts tempered results, aims to grow acquired restaurants
FRC concepts, North Italia comprise bulk of new units in 2020 The Cheesecake Factory reported Q3 2019 results. For the […]
Consultancy Pentallect reveals 2020 restaurant sales outlook
As restaurateurs face key challenges, forecast lowered from 2019 A report by Pentallect, a top foodservice consulting firm, provided s […]
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 […]
Quick-Service Restaurant News ›
Popeyes returns Chicken Sandwich, delivers strong Q3 sales
Uber-popular Chicken Sandwich fares prominently in performance The much-anticipated Popeyes Chicken Sandwich return is set for November 3. The short […]
Dunkin’ Beyond Breakfast Sausage rolls out nationwide
A best-selling breakfast sandwich goes beyond test phase The Dunkin’ Beyond Breakfast Sausage, with 10 grams of protein, rolls out […]
Burger King hits Asia-Pacific milestone with Shanghai Huatai Center opening
Shanghai restaurant is Burger King’s 3,000th in region Burger King partnered with TFI TAB Food Investments and Cartesian Capital to […]
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, […]
Fast Casual News ›
La Madeleine fall menu, Holiday Feasts unveiled
Fast casual adds salads, bowl, Holiday Feasts, desserts La Madeleine added three new seasonal limited-time offerings (LTOs) for autumn and […]
BurgerFi Fi’ed Chicken Tenders debut at fast casual
Springer Mountain Farms source of all-natural BurgerFi chicken BurgerFi Fi’ed Chicken Tenders rolled out and expands the fast casual’s chicken […]
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, […]
B.Good adds flexitarian, blended burgers to menu lineup
Boston-based chain aims to provide menu options that don’t lament loss of meat B.Good introduced a new line of flexitarian […]
Black Box October restaurant sales positive
Increase of 0.1 percent marks second month of positive comp sales Black Box October restaurant sales are slightly positive, reported […]
A tale of two tech companies: Chowly, Invoiced
Tech companies bring timely integration platform for delivery, seamless payment experience Technology is fast-moving and there’s a big opportunity in […]
Pollo Campero opening Frederick, Maryland restaurant
New store to be located in heart of Frederick Golden Mile Pollo Campero announced the opening of a new restaurant […]
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 […]
Delivering pizzazz in cocktails: adult beverage trends
Infusions, liqueurs, tactics make the drink Restaurants are keeping it fresh in 2019, both from an ingredient perspective and with […]
Denny’s Super Slam breakfast back, bourbon-infused dishes unveiled
Denny’s adds Pumpkin pancakes, Double Chocolate Pancake Puppies The Denny’s Super Slam breakfast is back on the casual-dining chain’s menu […]
Applebee’s taps DoorDash for national delivery
Free delivery for football season is part of new agreement Applebee’s launched national delivery with DoorDash. Hungry diners can access […]
Ruby Tuesday rolls out Honey Crunch Chicken Sandwich
Casual-dining chain also adds Cheesy Crunch Burger Ruby Tuesday rolls out two new sandwiches, Honey Crunch Chicken and the Cheesy […]
Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese, Frosted Caramel Coffee debut nationwide
QSR adds Mac and Cheese after successful test Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese debuted nationwide. The launch follows a successful test […]