While the credit freeze has thawed from its coldest point a year ago, only small drips of capital are falling into the coffers of the restaurant industry.Operators large and small, as well as the International Franchise Association, or IFA, say...
After years of using six direct-mail coupon drops per year to drive customers in when a new product or limited-time offer was introduced, El Pollo Loco this year increased the number of coupon mailings to nine, along with adding more...
ARLINGTON TEXAS Chili’s, and Damian Mandola, who co-created Carrabba’s Italian Grill, are turning their attention to the fast-casual segment by helping develop a chain of Italian market-restaurants. ...
CHICAGO —Given a halo of health, comfort and value, breakfast’s appeal is growing beyond the morning daypart, offering restaurateurs an opportunity to wake up new revenue. According to a new...
