Erin Dostal

Associate Editor
Nation's Restaurant News

Phone: 212-204-4387

Erin Dostal covers the Southeast U.S. at Nation’s Restaurant News. She previously worked at Direct Marketing News where she covered trends in database marketing and e-commerce. Prior to moving to New York in 2011, she was a reporter at Las Vegas Sun and a launching editor of VEGAS INC, a business magazine covering the largest industries in Southern Nevada: tourism, gaming, entertainment, real estate and—of course—restaurants. She holds a journalism degree from Northwestern University.

Articles by Erin Dostal
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel: Value messaging drove 3Q sales
Executives cite price-point marketing via billboards, online campaigns
Arby's logo
Arby’s CMO Russ Klein resigns
Klein joined Arby's in January 2012
Krispy Kreme raises outlook on strong 1Q
Same-store sales increased 11.4 percent at company-owned units during the quarter
Popeyes 1Q same-store sales beat expectations
Parent AFC Enterprises cites menu, marketing innovations for continued growth
Duffy’s Sports Grill debuts lower-calorie menu items
CEO Paul Emmett cites health care law’s menu labeling requirement as motivation
Erin Dostal
Chasing food trends can be profitable 
Associate editor Erin Dostal discusses cashing in on consumers who follow food fads
Wendy's Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap
QSRs redefine value menus 
Brands like Wendy's, Arby's and Dairy Queen are shifting away from the $1 price point and toward a focus on quality and snack occasions
World of Beer
Growth Chains: World of Beer 
Florida-based concept focuses on beverages over food to create a social gathering place.
Denny's Frosty Roast coffee drink
Denny’s adds new coffee drinks to summer menu
Red, White and Blue Plate Specials menu also includes new food, beverage options
Moderate foodservice growth expected in 2014
Technomic forecasts improved growth for the industry compared to 2013
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Ruth’s Chris sees success with pairing dinners
Chain aims to engage and attract customers with beverage-pairing program
What restaurants, c-stores can learn from each other 1
The two types of businesses are increasingly competing with each other
How restaurants can prepare for health care mandate
Steps operators can take before the federal health care exchange opens on Oct. 1
The ins and outs of restaurant franchising
Operators and industry experts share tips for operators considering franchising
Outback to debut steak flights
The chain revealed the new menu item on Google Hangout
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