Family Dining http://nrn.com/taxonomy/term/46247/more en Denny’s adds new coffee drinks to summer menu http://nrn.com/family-dining/denny-s-adds-new-coffee-drinks-summer-menu <div class="field-deck"> Red, White and Blue Plate Specials menu also includes new food, beverage options </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/family-dining/denny-s-adds-new-coffee-drinks-summer-menu" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Denny&#039;s Frosty Roast coffee drink" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/frostyroast.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Red, White and Blue Plate Specials menu also includes new food, beverage options <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/family-dining/denny-s-adds-new-coffee-drinks-summer-menu" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/family-dining/denny-s-adds-new-coffee-drinks-summer-menu#comments Beverage Trends Family Dining Latest Headlines Denny's Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:00 +0000 80261 at http://nrn.com <p> Denny&#39;s Frosty Roast coffee drink</p> Golden Corral to add smaller units http://nrn.com/family-dining/golden-corral-add-smaller-units <div class="field-deck"> Executives say the scaled-down model has proven to work for the buffet chain </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/family-dining/golden-corral-add-smaller-units" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/goldencorralextpromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Executives say the scaled-down model has proven to work for the buffet chain <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/family-dining/golden-corral-add-smaller-units" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/family-dining/golden-corral-add-smaller-units#comments Family Dining Latest Headlines Golden Corral Operations Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:00 +0000 79591 at http://nrn.com DineEquity 1Q profit declines nearly 42% http://nrn.com/weekly-wrap/dineequity-1q-profit-declines-nearly-42 <div class="field-deck"> IHOP, Applebee’s parent points to aggressive value plays by competition </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/weekly-wrap/dineequity-1q-profit-declines-nearly-42" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Applebee&#039;s and IHOP" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/applebees-ihop-promo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> IHOP, Applebee’s parent points to aggressive value plays by competition <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/weekly-wrap/dineequity-1q-profit-declines-nearly-42" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/weekly-wrap/dineequity-1q-profit-declines-nearly-42#comments Casual Dining Corporate Corporate News Family Dining Latest Headlines Same-store sales Weekly Wrap Thu, 02 May 2013 20:17:00 +0000 77961 at http://nrn.com Perkins plans remodeling program http://nrn.com/family-dining/perkins-plans-remodeling-program <div class="field-deck"> Family-dining chain to refresh more than 20 units in first half of 2013 </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/family-dining/perkins-plans-remodeling-program" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Perkins" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/perkins.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Family-dining chain to refresh more than 20 units in first half of 2013 <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/family-dining/perkins-plans-remodeling-program" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/family-dining/perkins-plans-remodeling-program#comments Corporate Family Dining Latest Headlines Operations Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Thu, 02 May 2013 17:29:00 +0000 77921 at http://nrn.com The exterior redesign features new signage, awnings, lighting and entrances. Denny’s 1Q sales drop http://nrn.com/same-store-sales/denny-s-1q-sales-drop <div class="field-deck"> Company looks to limited-time offers, value to drive sales after first decrease in nearly two years </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/same-store-sales/denny-s-1q-sales-drop" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Denny&#039;s logo" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/dennyslogopromojpgcropdisplay.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Company looks to value offers to drive sales after first decrease in nearly two years <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/same-store-sales/denny-s-1q-sales-drop" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/same-store-sales/denny-s-1q-sales-drop#comments Corporate Corporate News Family Dining Latest Headlines Same-store sales Denny's Wed, 01 May 2013 20:29:00 +0000 77881 at http://nrn.com Buffets Inc. talks turnaround http://nrn.com/family-dining/buffets-inc-talks-turnaround <div class="field-deck"> The buffet operator is revamping its menu, service style and corporate culture </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/family-dining/buffets-inc-talks-turnaround" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/buffets-inc-logo-promo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> The buffet operator is revamping its menu, service style and corporate culture <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/family-dining/buffets-inc-talks-turnaround" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/family-dining/buffets-inc-talks-turnaround#comments Corporate Corporate News Family Dining Latest Headlines Same-store sales Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:24:00 +0000 77711 at http://nrn.com Thinkstock 'Hypermarkets' gain ground in the U.K. http://nrn.com/international/hypermarkets-gain-ground-uk <div class="field-deck"> World Views </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/international/hypermarkets-gain-ground-uk" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="David Coffer" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/david-coffer.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Consultant David Coffer discusses the recent trend in the U.K. of grocery stores offering dining options and leisure activities. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/international/hypermarkets-gain-ground-uk" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/international/hypermarkets-gain-ground-uk#comments Corporate Emerging Chains Family Dining International Onsite Online Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:00 +0000 77241 at http://nrn.com David Coffer Chuck E. Cheese’s introduces mobile app http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/chuck-e-cheese-s-introduces-mobile-app <div class="field-deck"> The “Say Cheese!” app features augmented reality technology </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/latest-headlines/chuck-e-cheese-s-introduces-mobile-app" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Chuck E. Cheese&#039;s" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/chuck-rocks-posterpromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> The “Say Cheese!” app features augmented reality technology <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/chuck-e-cheese-s-introduces-mobile-app" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/chuck-e-cheese-s-introduces-mobile-app#comments CMO Perspectives Family Dining Latest Headlines Technology Chuck E. Cheese's Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:05:00 +0000 75471 at http://nrn.com First Watch plots aggressive expansion http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/first-watch-plots-aggressive-expansion <div class="field-deck"> Breakfast-and-lunch concept aims to nearly triple unit count by 2017 </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/latest-headlines/first-watch-plots-aggressive-expansion" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="First Watch" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/first-watch-exterior-carmel-february-2013promo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Breakfast-and-lunch concept aims to nearly triple unit count by 2017 <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/first-watch-plots-aggressive-expansion" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/latest-headlines/first-watch-plots-aggressive-expansion#comments CMO Perspectives Emerging Chains Family Dining Latest Headlines Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:15:00 +0000 75241 at http://nrn.com <p> Chris Tomasso, chief marketing officer at First Watch.</p> Cracker Barrel introduces spring menu http://nrn.com/what039s-hot/cracker-barrel-introduces-spring-menu <div class="field-deck"> Lineup includes new items and previous limited-time offers </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/what039s-hot/cracker-barrel-introduces-spring-menu" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://nrn.com/site-files/nrn.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/cbbaconcheeseciderbbqmushroomswisssteak.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> The line-up includes new items and previous limited-time offers <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nrn.com/what039s-hot/cracker-barrel-introduces-spring-menu" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nrn.com/what039s-hot/cracker-barrel-introduces-spring-menu#comments Chef Insights Family Dining Latest Headlines Food Trends What's Hot Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:14:00 +0000 75161 at http://nrn.com