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Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth

CEO Kevin King explains how the spirit of innovation started by founder Jim Grote has pervaded the entire chain

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Feb 5, 2025

Tony Moralejo is stepping down as president of Applebee’s He has served in the role since January 2023

Feb 5, 2025

1 Min Read

Red Lobster launches ocean sustainability challenge to inspire young minds to protect and preserve marine ecosystems Red Lobster launches ocean sustainability challenge to inspire young minds to protect and preserve marine ecosystems

Feb 5, 2025

1 Min Read

Tariffs, Pizza Hut franchisee, Applebee’s layoffs Tariffs, Pizza Hut franchisee, Applebee’s layoffs

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Feb 4, 2025

Waffle-House-store

Waffle House adds surcharge for eggs as prices skyrocket Waffle House adds surcharge for eggs as prices skyrocket

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 4, 2025

1 Min Read

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Hawkers Asian Street Food strikes a deal to escape bankruptcy Hawkers Asian Street Food strikes a deal to escape bankruptcy

Feb 4, 2025

1 Min Read

True Food Kitchen seed oil

True Food Kitchen goes seed-oil free

True Food Kitchen goes seed-oil free

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Applebee's Date Night Pass

Applebee’s brings back its popular Date Night Pass

Applebee’s brings back its popular Date Night Pass

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chili’s storefront

Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

TGI Fridays storefront

TGI Fridays closures continue nationally in Las Vegas, Long Island, and more

TGI Fridays stores close in Las Vegas, Long Island

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs

IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Twin Peaks Fat Brands IPO

Fat Brands spins off Twin Peaks in IPO

Fat Brands spins off Twin Peaks in IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Walk-On's-storefront

Walk-On’s embraces digital tech simplicity with new loyalty app

Walk-On’s embraces digital tech simplicity with new loyalty app

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

TGI Fridays exterior awning

TGI Fridays closures, Twin Peaks IPO, Chuck E. Cheese

TGI Fridays closures, Twin Peaks IPO, Chuck E. Cheese

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Chili's storefront

Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding

Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset

How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

chili's

Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments

Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Pizza Hut storefront

Starbell-Tacobucks, executive moves, Pizza Hut app

Starbell-Tacobucks, executive moves, Pizza Hut app

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Tom's Watch Bar

Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime

Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime

Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Iron Hill Brewery Mark Kirke

Iron Hill Brewery names Mark Kirke CEO

Iron Hill Brewery names Mark Kirke CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Starbucks signage

Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts

Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Cooper's Hawk C-suite

Cooper’s Hawk Winery makes C-suite changes

Cooper’s Hawk Winery makes C-suite changes

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s in foreclosure auction

Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s in foreclosure auction

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Applebee's Boneless Wings

Top 500 Restaurants

Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl

Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

consumers at a restaurant

Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now

Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Tech Tracker: How digital tech is capitalizing on the hot restaurant reservations market

Tech Tracker: How digital tech is capitalizing on hot restaurant reservations

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

Riko's Pizza Carl Bachmann president

Riko’s Pizza names Carl Bachmann president and COO

Riko’s Pizza names Carl Bachmann president and COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Red Robin

Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts

Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts

Twin Peaks storefront

Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff

Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Twin Peaks storefront

On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

LongHorn Steakhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse’s focus on abundance is paying off

LongHorn Steakhouse’s focus on abundance is paying off

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Clockwise from top left: menu items from Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tim Hortons, and Noodles & Company

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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