Family Dining

Family Dining

May 16, 2013

Article

Golden Corral to add smaller units

Executives say the scaled-down model has proven to work for the buffet chain...More
May 2, 2013

Article

DineEquity 1Q profit declines nearly 42%

IHOP, Applebee’s parent points to aggressive value plays by competition...More
May 2, 2013

Article

Perkins plans remodeling program

Family-dining chain to refresh more than 20 units in first half of 2013...More
May 1, 2013

Article

Denny’s 1Q sales drop

Company looks to value offers to drive sales after first decrease in nearly two years...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

Buffets Inc. talks turnaround

The buffet operator is revamping its menu, service style and corporate culture...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

'Hypermarkets' gain ground in the U.K.

Consultant David Coffer discusses the recent trend in the U.K. of grocery stores offering dining options and leisure activities....More
Apr. 5, 2013

Article

Chuck E. Cheese’s introduces mobile app

The “Say Cheese!” app features augmented reality technology...More
Apr. 2, 2013

Article

First Watch plots aggressive expansion

Breakfast-and-lunch concept aims to nearly triple unit count by 2017...More
Apr. 1, 2013

Article

Cracker Barrel introduces spring menu

The line-up includes new items and previous limited-time offers...More
Mar. 25, 2013

Article

Consumer Picks 2013: Cracker Barrel scores hat trick in Family Dining

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store beat out its Family-Dining competition for the third year in a row...More

Segment overview

Family Dining percentage of total foodservice sales

Full-service restaurant sales, including family-dining restaurants, are estimated at $201.5 billion, according to National Restaurant Association data.

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

IHOP
Denny’s
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Waffle House
Bob Evans Restaurants

… More restaurant chain data

Other foodservice segments:

Quick Service
Fast Casual
Casual Dining
Emerging Chains
Independents
Onsite

Golden Corral to add smaller units

DineEquity 1Q profit declines nearly 42%

Perkins plans remodeling program

Denny’s 1Q sales drop

Buffets Inc. talks turnaround

'Hypermarkets' gain ground in the U.K.

Chuck E. Cheese’s introduces mobile app

First Watch plots aggressive expansion

Cracker Barrel introduces spring menu

Consumer Picks 2013: Cracker Barrel scores hat trick in Family Dining

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