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Eggs Up Grill grows despite pandemic opening delays Eggs Up Grill grows despite pandemic opening delays

Franchised breakfast-lunch concept adapts, adding mimosas and boosting off-premises sales, CEO Ricky Richardson says

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jul 6, 2021

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VIDEO: Famous Dave’s parent company will nearly double in size with planned acquisitions VIDEO: Famous Dave’s parent company will nearly double in size with planned acquisitions

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 6, 2021

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SPB Hospitality agrees to acquire J. Alexander’s in $220M deal SPB Hospitality agrees to acquire J. Alexander’s in $220M deal

Jul 2, 2021

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21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June 21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

Jul 1, 2021

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Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as CEO Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as CEO

Jul 1, 2021

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Top 500 Restaurants

How technology was key to restaurants' success in 2020 How technology was key to restaurants' success in 2020

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 1, 2021

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P.F. Chang’s accelerates expansion of To Go concept

P.F. Chang’s accelerates expansion of To Go concept

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup announces retirement plans

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup announces retirement plans

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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VIDEO: Will a queso subscription program and brand makeover boost the struggling On the Border?

VIDEO: Will a queso subscription program and brand makeover boost the struggling On the Border?

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Former Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson discusses his new business, Angevin & Co.

Former Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson discusses his new business, Angevin & Co.

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Darden finds off-premises demand ‘stickier than we originally thought’

Darden finds off-premises demand ‘stickier than we originally thought’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Punch Bowl Social names Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty co-CEOs as the chain emerges from bankruptcy

Punch Bowl Social names Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty co-CEOs as the chain emerges from bankruptcy

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

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Tim McEnery on the continued diversification of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Tim McEnery on the continued diversification of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Logan’s Roadhouse-Old Chicago parent consolidating HQ in Houston

Logan’s Roadhouse-Old Chicago parent consolidating HQ in Houston

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Ruby Tuesday appoints 2 execs to the C-suite: George Evans as chief operating officer and Kathy Buckley as chief financial officer

Ruby Tuesday appoints 2 execs to the C-suite: George Evans as chief operating officer and Kathy Buckley as chief financial officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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34 big restaurant chains that got even bigger in 2020, against all odds

34 big restaurant chains that got even bigger in 2020, against all odds

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Off-premises muscle powers the Top 500 winners

Off-premises muscle powers the Top 500 winners

Top 500 Restaurants

10 takeaways from the Top 500 and 2020 performance

10 takeaways from the Top 500 and 2020 performance

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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2021 Top 500 countdown: The 50 biggest restaurants in America

2021 Top 500 countdown: The 50 biggest restaurants in America

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Friendly’s Restaurants appoints David Ellis as chief marketing officer

Friendly’s Restaurants appoints David Ellis as chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Meet the Top 500 restaurant chains in America

Meet the Top 500 restaurant chains in America

For casual-dining restaurants, pandemic accelerates innovation

For casual-dining restaurants, pandemic accelerates innovation

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant to bring pizza concept from Italy to the U.S.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant to bring pizza concept from Italy to the U.S.

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Texas Roadhouse names Regina Tobin to training-culture position

Texas Roadhouse names Regina Tobin to training-culture position

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

D&B 2021

Dave & Buster’s leans into new menu, enhanced digital offerings as recovery struggles continue

Dave & Buster’s leans into new menu, enhanced digital offerings as recovery struggles continue

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Applebee’s president: Full-service restaurants have a bright future

Applebee’s president: Full-service restaurants have a bright future

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Daily Grill parent Grill Concepts closes several restaurants permanently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy-2021

Daily Grill parent Grill Concepts closes several restaurants permanently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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‘Golden years’ ahead for casual-dining chains, Jefferies analyst says

‘Golden years’ ahead for casual-dining chains, Jefferies analyst says

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Here’s how restaurants are using creative condiments and sauces to elevate dishes

Here’s how restaurants are using creative condiments and sauces to elevate dishes

byNancy Kruse, President

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Olive Garden

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Olive Garden

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Execs on the move: 20 people who took on new C-suite roles at restaurant companies in May

Execs on the move: 20 people who took on new C-suite roles at restaurant companies in May

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Cheesecake Factory maintains off-premise sales in Q2 as dining rooms reopen

Cheesecake Factory maintains off-premise sales in Q2 as dining rooms reopen

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Danielle Vona to CMO

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Danielle Vona to CMO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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