2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

Jun 21, 2021

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains by domestic systemwide sales, giving a detailed look at the biggest players in the industry. This year, we partnered with Datassential and its Firefly data platform to...

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant to bring pizza concept from Italy to the U.S.

Jun 18, 2021

Details are still to come, but the unique brand is expected to accelerate growth trajectory

Texas Roadhouse names Regina Tobin to training-culture position

Jun 16, 2021

Company veteran’s c-suite role includes diversity, inclusion and leadership development

Dave & Buster’s leans into new menu, enhanced digital offerings as recovery struggles continue

Jun 11, 2021

Dave & Buster’s same-store sales declined 35% compared with pre-pandemic numbers; will be debuting NFTs as prizes

Applebee’s president: Full-service restaurants have a bright future

Jun 09, 2021

John Cywinski says pent-up demand and new capabilities bode well for the segment

Daily Grill parent Grill Concepts closes several restaurants permanently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Jun 08, 2021

Gastropub locations under the Public School brand remain open, and some temporarily closed Daily Grill units may reopen as market conditions improve

‘Golden years’ ahead for casual-dining chains, Jefferies analyst says

Jun 07, 2021

Higher levels of growth in market share, same-store sales and units expected through 2024, Andy Barish notes

Here’s how restaurants are using creative condiments and sauces to elevate dishes

Jun 03, 2021

From black truffle sauce on burgers to the increasingly popular hot honey, saucy condiments are an easy way for operators to spice up menu offerings in a labor-challenged environment

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Olive Garden

Jun 03, 2021

Plus innovation at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Baskin-Robbins, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Church’s Chicken, Clean Juice, Dog Haus, Dutch Bros Coffee, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Little...

Execs on the move: 20 people who took on new C-suite roles at restaurant companies in May

Jun 02, 2021

BurgerFi, Jack in the Box round out executive suites as C3 adds 20 executives to leadership team