Casual Dining

How to train employees for dog-friendly restaurants

By Alaina Lancaster on May 01, 2017

Bringing dogs into an operation can bring a little more chaos, noise and cuteness. Here’s how to prepare workers to serve four-legged friends and their humans.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Seasons 52

Jul. 14, 2014

Fresh, local ingredients prepared with an eye toward health and presentation set this full-service concept apart.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Jun. 11, 2017

A brewpub chain offering bistro-style fare along with a variety of proprietary beers from an on-site microbrewery

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Pappas Bar-B-Que

Jul. 21, 2014

The casual, “real Texas barbecue” concept serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers dine-in, take-out and catering.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Jun. 11, 2017

The chain from Bloomin' Brands serves handmade Italian dishes from a lively exhibition kitchen

Recognizing regulars

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 13, 2014

With hundreds of names and faces filtering through the door every day, committing guests to memory isn't so simple. Here are some steps to follow to boost recognition.

Top 500 Chains

Beef 'O' Brady's

Jun. 12, 2017

A traditional pub concept that features a sports theme in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Golden Oldie trends edition

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2014

Sometimes the hottest emerging restaurant trends feel very much like ones the industry has known before. This week is a case in point.

Top 500 Chains

J. Alexander's

Jun. 12, 2017

The upscale-casual concept is known for its chef-prepared, wood-fired dishes

Financing

Highest-volume independent steak houses

Oct. 15, 2014

Even as sales at full-service restaurants sputter along, growing at 2.4 percent in 2013 according to Technomic, sales at steak concepts are leading the pack with 6.2 percent growth.

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