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Menu specials, off-premise give BJ’s lift in 2018Menu specials, off-premise give BJ’s lift in 2018

But sales in 2019 turn soft due to extreme weather across the U.S.

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
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Family Dining
Dine Brands looks to acquire a regional chainDine Brands looks to acquire a regional chain
byJenna Telesca
Feb 22, 2019
1 Min Read
Ikinari Steak
Casual Dining
Ikinari Steak to close or convert 9 of 11 NYC unitsIkinari Steak to close or convert 9 of 11 NYC units
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 21, 2019
1 Min Read
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Casual Dining
Texas Roadhouse draws ‘lines in the sand’ on marginsTexas Roadhouse draws ‘lines in the sand’ on margins
byRon Ruggless
Feb 21, 2019
1 Min Read
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Noodles & Company
Fast Casual
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Noodles & CompanyMenu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Noodles & Company
byBret Thorn
Feb 21, 2019
15 Slides
LemonShark
Food Trends
LemonShark is shifting poke out of the fast-casual marketLemonShark is shifting poke out of the fast-casual market
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 16, 2019
1 Min Read
Restaurants introduce seafood specials ahead of Lent
Food Trends
Restaurants introduce seafood items ahead of Lent
Restaurants introduce seafood items ahead of Lent
Feb 16, 2019
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11 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Casual Dining
Bloomin’ Brands leans into delivery, off-premise
Bloomin’ Brands leans into delivery, off-premise
Feb 15, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
MillerPulse: stuck in traffic
Quick Service
MillerPulse: stuck in traffic
MillerPulse: stuck in traffic
Feb 14, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
What might Darden buy next?
What might Darden buy next?
Feb 13, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Bloomin’ names Bonefish president
Bloomin’ names Bonefish president
Feb 11, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
Punch Bowl Social reorganizes executive team
Punch Bowl Social reorganizes executive team
Feb 9, 2019
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, Shake Shack, Jack in the Box
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, Shake Shack, Jack in the Box
Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, Shake Shack, Jack in the Box
Feb 7, 2019
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14 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Casual Dining
Red Robin hits the road with food truck
Red Robin hits the road with food truck
Feb 5, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Del Frisco’s reaches détente with activist investor
Casual Dining
Del Frisco’s reaches détente with activist investor
Del Frisco’s reaches détente with activist investor
Feb 5, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Primanti Bros. names first marketing chief
Primanti Bros. names first marketing chief
Feb 1, 2019
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Super Bowl stats: Restaurant edition
Quick Service
Super Bowl stats: Restaurant edition
Super Bowl stats: Restaurant edition
Feb 1, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Darden sues chicken producers
Darden sues chicken producers
Jan 31, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Chili’s cajun chicken pasta
Casual Dining
Value platforms boost Chili’s traffic
Value platforms boost Chili’s traffic
Jan 30, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Pajama party: Chips, cereal and popcorn bring whimsy to menus
Pajama party: Chips, cereal and popcorn bring whimsy to menus
Jan 29, 2019
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byNancy Kruse, President
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Executives
GameWorks names three top executives
GameWorks names three top executives
Jan 28, 2019
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
CEO of El Torito parent says downsizing is over
Casual Dining
CEO of El Torito parent says downsizing is over
CEO of El Torito parent says downsizing is over
Jan 26, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Casual Dining
Dallas group buys 13 Applebee’s units
Dallas group buys 13 Applebee’s units
Jan 25, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
Food Trends
The Power List 2019: Salli Setta
The Power List 2019: Salli Setta
Jan 24, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
Executives
The Power List 2019: Lauren Bailey
The Power List 2019: Lauren Bailey
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
Executives
The Power List 2019: Beth Scott
The Power List 2019: Beth Scott
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
The Power List 2019: Darla Morse-2019
The Power List 2019: Darla Morse
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
The Power List 2019: Denny Marie Post
The Power List 2019: Denny Marie Post
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
Executives
The Power List 2019: Elizabeth Smith
The Power List 2019: Elizabeth Smith
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byFern Glazer
The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
Executives
The Power List 2019: Cheryl Henry
The Power List 2019: Cheryl Henry
Jan 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Casual Dining
Wine Club fuels Cooper’s Hawk loyalty
Wine Club fuels Cooper’s Hawk loyalty
Jan 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
ICR 2019
Casual Dining
5 takeaways from the ICR investment conference
5 takeaways from the ICR investment conference
Jan 19, 2019
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5 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Kona Grill CEO: Recession could mean ‘bloodbath’ for restaurants
Kona Grill CEO: Recession could mean ‘bloodbath’ for restaurants
Jan 18, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
CraftWorks hires Jason Brumm as VP for culinary
CraftWorks hires Jason Brumm as VP for culinary
Jan 17, 2019
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
On the Border names Matt Hood CEO
Casual Dining
On The Border names new operations chief
On The Border names new operations chief
Jan 17, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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