Casual Dining

Norman Brinker, a pioneer in casual dining, died Tuesday morning while vacationing in Colorado Springs, Colo. The chairman emeritus of Brinker International Inc., parent to the Chili's Grill & Bar chain, was 78. He died of...

As the recession continues to hamper spending on private-dining events, fine-dining operators are taking a cue from their quick-service brethren and highlighting the value of their offerings.From discounted prices to revamped menus and loyalty...

LITTLE ROCK Ark. —In the nearly five years since the $165 million William J. Clinton Presidential Center opened here, the riverfront area of Arkansas’ capital has experienced a restaurant boom. ...

HOUSTON Joe’s Crab Shack said it has expanded its Steampot offerings and added other new menu items for summer. The two new Steampots are the Long Islander, with mussels, clams, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes; and the...

GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market, the 530-unit fast-casual chain based here. —Industry veteran Lane Cardwell Jr. has been named president and chief executive of He replaces Rick Arras, who resigned...

When Kenny Lao began selling his restaurant’s dumplings out of a converted postal truck last September, he didn’t anticipate that competitors would threaten his life because they felt he was encroaching on their territory. Lao, who co...

NASHVILLE Tenn. O'Charley's Inc., parent to 372 casual-dining restaurants under the O’Charley’s, Stoney River Legendary Steaks and Ninety Nine Restaurants chains, said Thursday it has promoted Jeffrey D. Warne to president and chief executive. He...