NRN surveyed over 400 restaurant operators for our latest market leader report. Discover how these industry leaders are leveraging data to shape their strategies and drive success.
The economy may be bad, but Ruby Tuesday’s culinary department says it keeps its sights on long-term goals. Even as the chain introduces short-term offerings to get customers in the door, it never strays from the long-term focus on offering a...
CYPRESS Calif. Real Mex Restaurants Inc. are hoping industry veteran Richard “Dick” Rivera has the experience and savvy to reverse the company’s flagging fortunes. —A recession is not an ideal...
DALLAS Brinker International Inc. said it has appointed Steve Provost to the new post of senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy for its 45-unit Maggiano's Little Italy concept. Provost most recently was chief marketing...
BURBANK Calif. Christine Baum has been promoted to the position of director of marketing and sales for the nine-unit ESPN Zone chain, officials said Wednesday. Previously national manager of marketing and communication, Baum will be...
LEBANON Tenn. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store said it is resurrecting two successful menu items from the past and adding a new one to create a limited-time offer called Campfire Grill. The Campfire Grill items will be available at all 588...
MOUNTAINSIDE N.J. CB Holding Corp., parent of Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steak House and other brands, said Wednesday it has named Sam Borgese president and chief executive. Borgese will be charged with leading the executive...
As economic pressures oblige consumers to take more of their meals at home, an increasing number of restaurateurs are turning to their old rival, the supermarket, to help them keep their brands in front of patrons.While many operators long have...
DALLAS As more casual-dining chains turn to deals to fix sagging sales, Chili’s Grill & Bar has launched a two-pronged marketing attack with a new “10 under $7” value message and a TV ad campaign that skewers its competition as bland and boring. ...
DALLAS Romacorp Inc., parent of the nearly 200-unit Tony Roma’s chain, said Monday that it has promoted Ken Myres to president. Myres most recently was Romacorp's chief operating officer and executive vice president. He...
LOS ANGELES California Pizza Kitchen on Monday launched its second annual Thank You Card program, a move to increase traffic by offering customers a chance to win prizes of up to $50,000 in cash on a return visit. The...
