Casual Dining

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2023

VP of culinary Shane Schaibly reworked the restaurant chain’s R&D process and menu launch schedule, building sales and guest anticipation.

Premium

Financing

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo says brand will do more for franchisees

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

The franchisor plans to offer aggressive incentives and new prototypes to make opening restaurants more appealing. "We need to do our part," the new leader said.

Technology

Applebee’s pumps the brakes on Cosmic Wings virtual brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

Hundreds of stores have dropped the delivery concept after it became too complex to operate.

Financing

Chevys Fresh Mex owner adds 2 more brands to portfolio

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

Xperience Restaurant Group acquired Rio Mambo Tex Mex and The Rim from RM Restaurant Group.

Financing

Uno to sell frozen pizza business to Great Kitchens Food Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The pizza chain is spinning off the 35-year-old Uno Foods so it can focus more on franchising.

Financing

Applebee's development plans hit a snag

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The chain expected to return to net new unit growth this year. Instead it will close more restaurants than it opens again, citing high costs and underwhelming returns.

Financing