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Applebee’s sues franchisee that closed restaurants without consent Applebee’s sues franchisee that closed restaurants without consent

The franchisor also sued Apple Central in 2018, also for closing stores without permission

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nov 7, 2024

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Applebee’s and IHOP value messages got lost in the ‘noise’ in Q3 Applebee’s and IHOP value messages got lost in the ‘noise’ in Q3

Nov 6, 2024

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Exterior Rendering of Dual Branded Segiun, Texas

The first domestic dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant will be in Texas The first domestic dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant will be in Texas

Nov 6, 2024

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A look at TGI Fridays’ recent turbulence leading up to bankruptcy A look at TGI Fridays’ recent turbulence leading up to bankruptcy

Nov 5, 2024

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TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO

Nov 5, 2024

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Red Lobster names Larry Konecny chief operating officer Red Lobster names Larry Konecny chief operating officer

Nov 4, 2024

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FAT Brands to spin off Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones in joint public offering

FAT Brands to spin off Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones in joint public offering

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Dine Brands’ head of HR pulls from personal experience to evolve the company’s benefits

Dine Brands’ head of HR pulls from personal experience to evolve the company’s benefits

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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TGI Fridays files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

TGI Fridays files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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BJ’s looks to add guardrails to Pizookie Pass amid profit pressure

BJ’s looks to add guardrails to Pizookie Pass amid profit pressure

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Eight Applebee’s restaurants close after franchisee files for bankruptcy

Eight Applebee’s restaurants close after franchisee files for bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Simplification helps Chili’s maintain sales in Q1

Simplification helps Chili’s maintain sales in Q1

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Cracker Barrel responds to Sardar Biglari’s 7th proxy contest with plea to shareholders

Cracker Barrel responds to Sardar Biglari’s 7th proxy contest with plea to shareholders

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Cheesecake Factory stands behind portfolio approach amid activist pressure

Cheesecake Factory stands behind portfolio approach amid activist pressure

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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TGI Fridays shutters nearly 50 more restaurants

TGI Fridays shutters nearly 50 more restaurants

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Texas Roadhouse's traffic growth continues to defy industry trends

Texas Roadhouse's traffic growth continues to defy industry trends

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Red Lobster names Nichole Robillard chief marketing officer

Red Lobster names Nichole Robillard chief marketing officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Red Lobster names industry veteran Bob Baker chief financial officer

Red Lobster names industry veteran Bob Baker chief financial officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Cheesecake activist reportedly urges company split

Cheesecake activist reportedly urges company split

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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An Applebee’s franchisee has declared bankruptcy

An Applebee’s franchisee has declared bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’

Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Activist investors take a nearly 12% stake in Red Robin

Activist investors take a nearly 12% stake in Red Robin

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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TGI Fridays closures, Hurricane Helene impact, Chili’s dress code

TGI Fridays closures, Hurricane Helene impact, Chili’s dress code

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Darden completes acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings

Darden completes acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Where U.S. restaurant segments rank based on market share

Where U.S. restaurant segments rank based on market share

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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. unit growth

The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. unit growth

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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. systemwide sales

The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by US systemwide sales

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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by number of U.S. units

The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by number of U.S.units

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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by estimated sales per unit

The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by estimated sales per

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2019 Top 200: U.S. Unit Growth Rates

2019 Top 200: U.S. Unit Growth Rates

Top 500 Restaurants

2019 Top 200: U.S. Units

2019 Top 200: U.S. Units

Top 500 Restaurants

2019 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates

2019 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates

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True Food Kitchen opens market concept in Arizona

True Food Kitchen opens market concept in Arizona

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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TGI Fridays, McDonald’s, Original Harold’s Chicken

TGI Fridays, McDonald’s, Original Harold’s Chicken

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Red Robin’s chief technology officer Jyoti Lynch is leaving the company

Red Robin’s chief technology officer Jyoti Lynch is leaving the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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