27 restaurant executives on the move in February

Mar 04, 2024

From Inspire Brands to Taco Bell to Sweetgreen, there were shake-ups in the C-suite

Inspire Brands eyes further overseas expansion as it opens its 10,000th international restaurant

Mar 04, 2024

Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins are its main brands outside the United States, but Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings have growing presences and Jimmy John’s is on the way

Why Applebee's is focusing on unit growth after years of rightsizing

Mar 04, 2024

One of the takeaways from Dine Brands’ earnings call is that its Applebee’s system plans to close 25 to 35 restaurants this year. Dine Brands CEO John Peyton notes that this is not a right-sizing effort but rather a “deliberate effort to allow...

NRN editors discuss CAVA, Applebee’s, IHOP, and that viral Wendy’s pricing comment

Mar 01, 2024

Plus, hear from Benson Lau, the founder and director of business development at Fluffy Fluffy

Landry’s owner Tilman Fertitta acquires Houston luxury district

Mar 01, 2024

Purchase of River Oaks property in Texas follows earlier acquisition of Montage Laguna Beach in California

Texas Roadhouse adds Jane Grote Abell to the board, adjusts executive compensation

Mar 01, 2024

Texas Roadhouse added a Donatos Pizza executive to its board and adjusted compensation to “align with the target percentage parameters.”

Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Sonic Drive-In, and Taco Bell

Mar 01, 2024

Plus innovation at Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Eggs Up Grill, El Pollo Loco, Flying Biscuit Café, Friendly’s, IHOP, McAlister’s Deli, Miller’s Ale House, Modern Market Eatery, Mooyah, Next Level Burger, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Piada Italian...

Red Robin is ready to talk about all the changes it's made

Feb 29, 2024

Red Robin kept its marketing powder dry through 2023 so it could focus on enhancing the menu and guest experience. Now it’s ready to promote those changes.

Co-branded IHOP/Applebee’s restaurants may come to the U.S. soon

Feb 29, 2024

Dine Brands just opened its 8th co-branded IHOP/Applebee’s and the prototypes are generating twice as much revenue as traditional standalones.

Is Cracker Barrel heading for a turnaround?

Feb 29, 2024

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is continuing to struggle under new leadership, as new CEO Julie Felss Masino talked about a long road ahead to recovery and long-term profitability for the Lebanon, Tenn.-based casual-dining brand. Cracker...