Cracker Barrel Q2 same-store sales fall almost 22%; company begins to test virtual brands

Feb 23, 2021

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store reported a challenging second quarter as COVID-19 spikes caused more closures and restrictions around the holidays

How 15 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

Feb 23, 2021

Almost one year into the COVID pandemic, limited-service brands continue to outperform full-service chains

Sweet heat from Brazil is embraced in the U.S.

Feb 22, 2021

The hot honey trend moves beyond pizza to spice up more dishes and drinks across the menu

Texas Roadhouse sees pandemic strengthening to-go sales

Feb 19, 2021

At restaurants with allowed capacity of 75% or more, off-premise dining ran at about 20% of sales in first 7 weeks of 2021, company says

Cheesecake Factory seeks to retain much off-premise sales boost

Feb 18, 2021

Pandemic off-premise buying hit $5 million on average per unit, which brand hopes to keep when dining rooms reopen fully

Feb 18, 2021

This week on Nation’s Restaurant News, Punch Bowl Social, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December, named a chief restructuring officer, Ted Gavin, and received court approval to borrow money from CrowdOut Capital. Gavin also...

Bloomin’ Brands expands Tender Shack virtual brand nationwide

Feb 18, 2021

Delivery-only concept uses Outback, Carrabba’s and Fleming’s kitchens, and CEO David Deno expects it to reach $75M in annual incremental sales

The most influential restaurant CEOs in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers

Feb 17, 2021

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News editors select industry executives for The Power List. This year, our list focused on leadership, and we invited our picks to nominate outstanding leaders from within their companies to join the list as well...

The most influential restaurant executives in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers

Feb 17, 2021

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News editors select industry executives for The Power List. This year, our list focused on leadership, and we invited our picks to nominate outstanding leaders from within their companies to join the list as well...

Dine Brands Global launches virtual restaurant Cosmic Wings, operating out of Applebee’s kitchens

Feb 17, 2021

The chicken concept is partnering with Cheetos to debut with distinctive menu items