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
Burger King sells 94 Canadian restaurants
Redberry Investments Corp. has agreed to acquire the company’s Canadian subsidiary
The new QSR value menu  1
Recent moves at Wendy's, Arby's and Dairy Queen signal shifts in value strategies
Analysts: Value offerings could revive top Darden brands
Industry watchers optimistic on sales, traffic improvements at LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Red Lobster
2013 WFF conference fosters female leaders
Foodservice professionals met this week in Orlando for the annual event
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A menu additions target health-conscious consumers
The new salads and wrap are a departure from the chain's signature fried chicken sandwiches
Why upscale didn't work for Ruby Tuesday 
Industry watchers say size, salad bar were obstacles to successful transformation
Jill McFarland of Applebee's on effective social media initiatives
The senior manager of digital and social media on successfully engaging with guests using social platforms.
Women's Foodservice Forum
WFF honors emerging female leaders
The Women's Foodservice Forum is honoring 11 "Women Making Their Mark"
What's ahead for new Burger King CEO
Sources: Building brand identity, stability important after turnover at the top
Ruby Tuesday to focus on casual after 'disappointing' 3Q
Brand to back away from polished-casual branding, revisit heritage
Burger King CEO to step down, CFO to take role
Bernardo Hees will leave company to become chief executive at H.J. Heinz Company
Popeyes
Popeyes brings back Rip’n Chick’n
Chain reintroduces the popular LTO as part of its strategy to build incremental sales
McAlister's Deli rolls out spring menu
New items include a pot roast sandwich and a vegetarian-friendly option
Arby's snack menu may replace value menu
New Snack ‘n Save menu currently being tested in 13 markets
Earl of Sandwich
Earl of Sandwich revamps menu, plans growth
President and CEO Steve Heeley discusses the latest developments at the chain
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