DALLAS Chili’s Grill & Bar has launched a ribs promotion to support the debut of the casual-dining chain’s new ad tagline, “Pepper in Some Fun.” Hill Holliday of Boston created the tag to target diners who “want to experience something...

KANSAS CITY Mo. At least one of the McDonald’s franchisees that have been test-marketing two McSkillet Burritos as premium breakfast items is gearing up to make them permanent menu additions. John Jelinek, a Kansas City franchisee, has...

ORLANDO Fla. Darden Restaurants Inc., owner of the Red Lobster and Olive Garden chains, sold $1.15 billion in debt to help repay the interim credit facility that was used to fund the company’s acquisition of Rare Hospitality International Inc....

BELMONT Calif. The City Council of this San Francisco suburb voted Tuesday to ban smoking as of 2009 in outdoor cafes and the public areas outside of restaurants, virtually denying patrons an opportunity to light up once they leave their cars. ...

WASHINGTON Investment fund Olstein Capital Management LP has purchased a 9.5-percent stake in family-dining company Denny’s Corp. and said it planned to take “an active interest” in the strategic direction of the company, according to a filing...