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Ford’s Garage restaurant franchise expands with three new locations Ford’s Garage restaurant franchise expands with three new locations

One of the industry’s hottest hospitality concepts continues growth in q1

Apr 25, 2023

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Pink Taco to open in NYC in time for Cinco de Mayo Pink Taco to open in NYC in time for Cinco de Mayo

Apr 24, 2023

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Freewards coming to Donatos rewards members in May Freewards coming to Donatos rewards members in May

Apr 24, 2023

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California Pizza Kitchen announces launch of domestic re-franchising program California Pizza Kitchen announces launch of domestic re-franchising program

Apr 24, 2023

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Why restaurant companies have turned their focus to carbon emissions reduction Why restaurant companies have turned their focus to carbon emissions reduction

Apr 21, 2023

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, and El Pollo Loco Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, and El Pollo Loco

Apr 20, 2023

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DrinkedIn Live to host Elizabeth Blau, Kim Canteenwalla of Crown Block

DrinkedIn Live to host Elizabeth Blau, Kim Canteenwalla of Crown Block

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Meet the restaurant players in the Taco Showdown

Meet the restaurant players in the Taco Showdown

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Bartaco offers full service, fresh cocktails, and vacation vibe

Bartaco offers full service, fresh cocktails, and vacation vibe

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Condado Tacos features cool flavors like Taco Bell, but ‘on steroids’

Condado Tacos features cool flavors like Taco Bell, but ‘on steroids’

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mohari Hospitality plans to acquire Tao Group Hospitality

Mohari Hospitality plans to acquire Tao Group Hospitality

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar teams up with Baby2Baby on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to support families in need

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar teams up with Baby2Baby on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to support families in need

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Firehouse Subs

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Firehouse Subs

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Old cars, new concept: How Ford’s Garage is leveraging its historic automobile theme

Old cars, new concept: How Ford’s Garage is leveraging its historic automobile theme

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Top 500 Restaurants

Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle

Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Teresa Nguyen has walked miles in her employees’ shoes

Teresa Nguyen has walked miles in her employees’ shoes

Kim Cordero challenges the status quo at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Kim Cordero challenges the status quo at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Rusty Bucket general manager Bill Dominy finds joy in watching his staff succeed

Rusty Bucket general manager Bill Dominy finds joy in watching his staff succeed

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Mimi Shora excels at team-building

Mimi Shora excels at team-building

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Chris Scott sees himself as a keeper of Boston Capital Grille culture

Chris Scott sees himself as a keeper of Boston Capital Grille culture

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

For Eddie V’s Prime Seafood’s Matthew Youssef, hospitality is all in the family

For Eddie V’s Prime Seafood’s Matthew Youssef, hospitality is all in the family

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Bethany Lucas of New York City’s Kyu thrives on the energy of restaurants

Bethany Lucas of New York City’s Kyu thrives on the energy of restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Andrew Phillips builds people and relationships at Bar Louie

Andrew Phillips builds people and relationships at Bar Louie

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Outback Steakhouse’s Davonne Austin ties superb performance to team

Outback Steakhouse’s Davonne Austin ties superb performance to team

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Brad Hudson makes intentional choice to be a leader at Seasons 52

Brad Hudson makes intentional choice to be a leader at Seasons 52

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Elmer Martinez emphasizes culture and character at Hurricane Grill & Wings

Elmer Martinez emphasizes culture and character at Hurricane Grill & Wings

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

The North Italia restaurant general manager role is personal for Vito Prencipe

The North Italia restaurant general manager role is personal for Vito Prencipe

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Marketing & Branding

Sean Gleason named chief marketing officer of Chuck E. Cheese

Sean Gleason named chief marketing officer of Chuck E. Cheese

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Darren Foley’s hands-on style keeps his team engaged at Marlow’s Tavern

Darren Foley’s hands-on style keeps his team engaged at Marlow’s Tavern

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Burnt ends: A happy accident turned barbecue staple

Burnt ends: A happy accident turned barbecue staple

Buffalo Wild Wings 50th GO location

Buffalo Wild Wings celebrates 50th GO location

Buffalo Wild Wings celebrates 50th GO location

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Menu Tracker: New items from Cinnabon, Culver’s, and TGI Fridays

Menu Tracker: New items from Cinnabon, Culver’s, and TGI Fridays

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

After 20 years, sports bar chain Walk-On’s is ready to explode; CEO Scott Taylor shares why

After 20 years, sports bar chain Walk-On’s is ready to explode; CEO Scott Taylor shares why

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Hooters launches new franchise incentive program amid 40th anniversary

Hooters launches new franchise incentive program amid 40th anniversary

McDonald’s wallet share doubles among teenagers in two years

McDonald’s wallet share doubles among teenagers in two years

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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