Casual Dining

Round Table Pizza changes hands

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2017

The 50-year-old chain will now be a sister concept to Hot Dog on a Stick and Pretzelmaker.

Reading labeling: FDA regulations

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 12, 2015

Now, at last, the Food and Drug Administration has released final menu-labeling rules for chains, and operators have a year to fall in line.

Workforce

4 ways to encourage restaurant staff to volunteer

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 13, 2017

How to foster a culture of giving that keeps on giving.

Avoiding the pitfalls of credit card reservations

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 05, 2015

Credit card guarantees can be good motivators for guests to keep their reservations. But like any policy, it needs to be carefully and intelligently implemented and enforced. Advice Guy explains how to avoid common policy pitfalls.

Emerging Brands

Outback’s parent debuts a new concept

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2017

Express combines selections from Outback and Carrabba's into a delivery-and-takeout-only format.

Inside Rare Form

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 03, 2015

At first glance, Rare Form doesn’t look like a fast casual. But this 2,400-square-foot, European-inspired deli in San Diego is just that—a counter-service spot.

Operations

Pizza Hut tries beer delivery

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2017

A test of wine delivery is set to follow next month.

Financing

An industry health check and 3 surprising business drivers

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2015

There was a consensus that conditions are improving, but moderately. How much mustard might be added by trends like ‘DIY food’ or extreme spiciness?

Leadership

Former Benihana CEO to head Whiskey Cake

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 08, 2018

Steve Shlemon is a 35-year industry veteran.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: What is wrong with these people?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 17, 2015

Normally this space deals with gee-whiz developments. But this week’s standout moments were less likely to spin heads than to preoccupy them with a question: What is wrong with these people?

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