Two years after the pandemic started, menus are leaner, smarter — and often better

Apr 14, 2022

Old lessons of thrift and cross-utilization make restaurants more successful

Apr 14, 2022

This week's top story was, the House passing the $42 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund replenishment. The House bill, which was coauthored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) would serve as a vehicle for accompanying Senate...

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Tim Hortons and Buffalo Wild Wings

Apr 08, 2022

Plus innovation at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Blimpie, Cava, Donatos, Friendly’s, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Frisch’s Big Boy, Gott’s Roadside, Hopdoddy, Hot Dog on a Stick...

Restaurant catering rebounds, with lessons learned

Apr 07, 2022

Individually packaged menu items remain popular as group gatherings and off-premises business meals resume

Rosa Mexicano names Jim Dunn CEO

Apr 05, 2022

Former Smith & Wollensky, Hard Rock exec takes the reins at the casual-dining restaurant chain during a ‘great transition time’

Kelli Valade to step down as Red Lobster CEO

Apr 04, 2022

Valade, who joined the casual-dining restaurant chain in August, called her resignation ‘difficult, but necessary’

30 restaurant executives on the move in March

Apr 04, 2022

This month saw 7 CEOs come and go

NRN editors discuss the Wendyverse, Applebee’s viral email about wages, and fast-casual Smashburger’s new full-service unit

Apr 01, 2022

Plus, Wafels & Dinges founder Thomas DeGeest on the brand’s entrance into franchising

Brinker, drone delivery company to expand 5-minute service to Texas

Mar 31, 2022

Chili’s parent plans to deliver It’s Just Wings virtual brand in Granbury, Texas, after N.C. pilot with Flytrex

Menu Tracker: New items from Dairy Queen, Sweetgreen and Panda Express

Mar 31, 2022

Plus innovation from Cowboy Chicken, Farmer Boys, Fogo de Chão, Great American Cookies, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Nekter Juice Bar, Next Level Burger, Paris Baguette, Pizza Ranch, Scooter’s Coffee, and Velvet Taco