Casual Dining

Applebee's and IHOP head to Japan—virtually

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 19, 2023

The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.

Food

Outback's new 'swicy' menu embraces the sweet-heat trend

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 19, 2023

The “Sweet Heat Season” Menu runs through Oct. 31 at the casual-dining chain, with hot honey leading the food and drink lineup.

Food

P.F. Chang's launches new happy hour menu in celebration of 30th birthday

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2023

The Lucky 8 Happy Hour menu features value-priced cocktails and bites to encourage visits between lunch and dinner.

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Technology

Domino's caved to third-party delivery. Will other holdouts follow?

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 18, 2023

Tech Check: To quote former Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee: "No." Here's why.

Operations

Legal Sea Foods heads west with first Chicago location

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 17, 2023

The two-story restaurant on Chicago’s riverfront will be the chain’s first outside the East Coast in its 73-year history.

Technology

Red Robin to stop using MrBeast Burger, other virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2023

The chain is turning its focus inward as part of a turnaround effort, said CEO GJ Hart. It's one of MrBeast Burger's largest fulfillment partners.

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Marketing

Forget Threads. Casual restaurants are going retro in their latest marketing

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2023

Reality Check: 3-for-$10 (or thereabouts) and buy one/take one home deals are back in vogue.

Leadership

If you don't know who Norman Brinker was, hit the play button

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: He was as much of a god to the business as Ray Kroc, though a lot more recently. Here's why the industry should not forget such an inspirational, successful and fascinating character.

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Operations