Outback parent Bloomin’ holds on to off-premises sales in 3Q

Nov 02, 2021

Casual-dining brand sees customers cautiously return to dining in while many continue to order to-go and delivery

Jim Bitticks promoted to role of president and COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken

Nov 02, 2021

Chief operating officer since 2020, exec helped spice-up chain for growth

How Portillo’s became an off-premises leader on-par with much bigger brands

Nov 02, 2021

CFO Michelle Hook said the fast-casual chain had doubled down on drive-thru and delivery capabilities more so than other brands its size over the past year

Can carbon offsets help restaurants become part of the climate change solution?

Nov 01, 2021

Bartaco works with the new Green Places to work toward a ‘net neutral’ future with the help of carbon offsets

‘Historically high’ beef costs, inflation pressure Ruth’s prices

Nov 01, 2021

Q3 beef prices up 65% over last year, CFO Kristy Chipman says, and brand plans another menu hike in mid-November

Noodles & Company’s executive leadership is now 50% women

Oct 29, 2021

The company’s first impact report digs into its people-first philosophy, CFO Carl Lukach

Fast-casual restaurant chain HipCityVeg opens first New York City location

Oct 29, 2021

The debut marks the beginning of the brand’s quest to double in size over the next few months

Franchisees convert second-generation restaurant space to save time and money

Oct 29, 2021

The approach, used by Captain D’s, I Heart Mac & Cheese, Curry Up Now requires due diligence