Cracker Barrel names former Taco Bell exec. Julie Felss Masino as new CEO

Jul 18, 2023

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s CEO Sandra Cochran will be departing the role in November following a transitionary period

Chipotle signs its first franchise agreement to expand in the Middle East

Jul 18, 2023

Alshaya Group marks the restaurant company’s first franchise partnership, and the company’s newly formed business development group is exploring more such opportunities.

Tech Tracker: Is the restaurant industry ready for generative AI?

Jul 17, 2023

From AI that can create new recipes for kitchens to ChatGPT that can generate online ordering portals and social media posts, is AI technology restaurant-ready?

Mina Group names former José Andrés group executive Eric Martino president

Jul 17, 2023

The restaurant industry veteran also worked for Carrabba’s and MStreet Entertainment Group

TGI Fridays opens renovated DFW airport site with expanded to-go area

Jul 17, 2023

Casual-dining brand re-opens unit with larger bar, more seats and beefed up ‘On the Fly’ to-go offerings

High Bluff Capital Partners, which owns Quiznos, Taco del Mar, and Church’s Texas Chicken, to buy 81 Hardee’s restaurants out of bankruptcy

Jul 17, 2023

The San Diego-based private investment firm said it would pursue other purchases as well

PPX plans to expand Legal Sea Foods to Chicago Riverwalk

Jul 17, 2023

Smith & Wollensky owner to open brand in Marina Towers after virtual kitchen test

Bojangles names Jim Cannon as chief development officer

Jul 17, 2023

Jim Cannon most recently served as SVP of design and construction for Focus Brands.

How marketing is leading the way at restaurants

Jul 17, 2023

When Patrick Doyle was leading Domino’s Pizza several years ago, he often referred to it as a “tech company that sells pizza.” ...