Casual Dining

Casual Dining

Jun. 18, 2013

Article

Sun Capital acquires Johnny Rockets

Terms of the deal with RedZone Capital Management were not disclosed...More
Jun. 17, 2013

Article

Applebee's launches 'Take Two' promotion

New offer lets customers try two dishes for one price...More
Jun. 14, 2013

Article

Hooters debuts late-night menu

New menu features half-price appetizers after 10 p.m. daily...More
Jun. 14, 2013

Article

3Q sales slip at Luby's Cheeseburger in Paradise

Company aims to stem sales slide with more Luby’s-Fuddruckers combinations...More
Jun. 12, 2013

Article

Ignite readies Brick House Tavern + Tap for franchising

CEO Ray Blanchette outlines the company’s strategy at a recent investor conference...More
Jun. 11, 2013

Article

Chili's to give away one million flatbreads

Chain says giveaway is the biggest in its 38-year history...More
Jun. 11, 2013

Article

Ruby Tuesday names new president, COO

Former Darden exec Todd Burrowes succeeds Kimberly Grant in the role...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Know your audience

Nation's Restaurant News editor-in-chief Sarah E. Lockyer shares thoughts on the June 10, 2013, issue of NRN...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Having Words With: Brad Hofman, Hofman Hospitality Group

Hofman Hospitality Group partner Brad Hofman discusses his family's business and its new Spin! Neapolitan Pizza franchise...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Restaurant chains emphasize lower-return menu items

Restaurant brands like Wendy's, Red Lobster and Olive Garden are competing for market share by focusing on lower-return menu offerings...More

Segment Overview

Casual Dining percentage of total foodservice sales

Full-service restaurant sales, including casual-dining restaurants that include table service and alcohol offerings, are estimated at $201.5 billion, according to National Restaurant Association data.

Top 5 Casual Dining chains:
Based on U.S. systemwide sales

Applebee’s
Olive Garden
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Red Lobster
Outback Steakhouse

… More restaurant chain data

Other foodservice segments:

Quick Service
Fast Casual
Family Dining
Emerging Chains
Independents
Onsite

Sun Capital acquires Johnny Rockets

Applebee's launches 'Take Two' promotion

Hooters debuts late-night menu

3Q sales slip at Luby's Cheeseburger in Paradise

Ignite readies Brick House Tavern + Tap for franchising

Chili's to give away one million flatbreads

Ruby Tuesday names new president, COO

Know your audience

Having Words With: Brad Hofman, Hofman Hospitality Group

Restaurant chains emphasize lower-return menu items

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