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News and analysis of chain restaurants emerging as regional powerhouses in their respective markets.

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How The Melting Pot is turning an experience from the ’70s into a modern night out

Oct 17, 2023

The casual-dining restaurant is going through a remodel across its 94 stores to make the brand seem fresh

Meet the 5 restaurant players in the Pizza Showdown

Oct 17, 2023

These brands are moving on up, but we need your votes

How Via 313 is spreading its Detroit roots

Oct 17, 2023

Brandon and Zane Hunt moved to Austin, Texas, from Detroit after the Great Recession and opened a Detroit-style pizza concept that now includes 17 locations, with 30 targeted.

Emmy Squared offers premium Detroit-style pizza as well as burgers and craft cocktails

Oct 17, 2023

The New York-based chain is expanding up and down the East Coast

Frank Pepe Pizzeria: originator of Connecticut-style pizza and perfectionist of the clam pie

Oct 17, 2023

Frank Pepe Pizzeria has been consistently named the best pizza in America by multiple media outlets and now the family-owned company is expanding

Texas-based Crust hones pizza and pasta offerings

Oct 17, 2023

Fast-casual concept looks to focus on Texas and Louisiana, with the Southeast region in its future

Dewey’s Pizza’s differentiators: Culture and quality

Oct 17, 2023

The 25-year-old, 25-unit Dewey’s Pizza has added steps to its hiring process to make sure it has the right people in place.

How three emerging restaurant operators are finding wins

Oct 06, 2023

Hi and welcome to Extra Serving, a Nation’s Restaurant News podcast. I’m your host, Holly Petre. Today is a very special episode. You won’t hear a conversation between me and my cohosts. Instead, you’ll hear three dynamic interviews with some of...

Why Arizona’s Stagecoach isn’t just a barbecue restaurant — it’s a feel-good concept

Oct 03, 2023

Smoked meats, good times and country music are on the menu here

Why Pepper Lunch is bullish on U.S. growth

Sep 29, 2023

Earlier this year, Pepper Lunch named industry veteran Troy Hooper as its CEO to spearhead U.S. growth, driven by a new franchising program.

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