May 05, 2022

This week on Nation’s Restaurant News, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is extending its virally popular menu item today by introducing a new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich. The division of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International Inc. said the...

Inflation, gas prices no deterrent for Applebee’s, IHOP diners

May 04, 2022

Value-positioned brands expect momentum with lower-income wage growth boosting consumer confidence

Brinker takes prudent approach to Chili’s, Maggiano’s pricing

May 04, 2022

Strategy ‘isn’t passive but isn’t reckless either,’ CEO Wyman Roberts says on Q3 earnings call

Executives on the move: 13 restaurant leaders with new positions in April

May 03, 2022

For everything from CEO departures to executive promotions, check out this month’s people on the move

Outback crafts smaller prototype as it anticipates unit growth

Apr 29, 2022

Parent Bloomin’ Brands saw systemwide domestic same-store sales increase 14% in Q1

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Krispy Kreme and Chili’s

Apr 29, 2022

Plus innovation at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Barberitos, Bob Evans, Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Cousins Subs, Golden Chick, Great American Cookies, Jinya Ramen Bar, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, North Italia, Pei Wei...

Cheesecake Factory staffing levels rise above pre-pandemic numbers despite industry-wide labor shortage

Apr 28, 2022

Same-store sales for the casual-dining brand are up 20.7% for the first quarter of 2022

Fogo de Chão debuts flagship design in Coral Gables, Fla.

Apr 27, 2022

New two-story restaurant features Next Level Lounge and The Butchery grab-and-go market

MenuMasters: Parmesan-crusted sourdough, a mochi doughnut and a steak tartare sandwich

Apr 25, 2022

Plus cloudberry at Chick-fil-A, fig jam at Friendly’s and Szechuan hot chicken

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and White Castle

Apr 22, 2022

Plus innovation at Baja Fresh, Bar Louie, Bb.q Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Corner Bakery, Del Taco, Doc Popcorn, Dog Haus, Eureka!, Ford’s Garage, Green District Salads, The Habit Burger Grill, IHOP Insomnia Cookies, Lion’s Choice, Miller’s...