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New breaches raise data security concerns

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 24, 2014

Approximately 110 million customers' credit card or personal information was hijacked in the Target data breach that occurred this past holiday season

Brinker names new Chili's president

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2016

The promotion also brought a key operational appointment.

Bold bids for boosting business

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2014

After a shin kick of a winter, restaurant chains are trying all sorts of ways to goose sales and profits. Here’s a sampling from Dunkin’ Donuts, Chili’s, Famous Dave’s and others.

Pokemon Go promos get patrons in the door: Survey

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 12, 2016

Close to 60% of Pokemon Go downloaders said they would go into a business serving up Pokemon-theme discounts.

Restaurant trends from across the pond

By Patricia Cobe on May 27, 2014

The British restaurant scene is booming, according to Peter Backman, an annual visitor to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Backman sat down with Senior Editor Pat Cobe to share some other insights into what's trending in the U.K. Did someone say "fast casual"?

More closures reduce Black-eyed Pea to 1 Texas restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2016

The pioneer of casual dining is now a one-off in its home state.

Workforce

The trouble with tips

By Steve Brooks on Jun. 17, 2014

Business- crushing lawsuits and tedious rules have some operators debating whether it’s time to topple the practice of tipping completely.

Food

4 chains revamping pesto

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 21, 2016

Traditional pestos are getting reworked with various herbs, nuts, chili peppers and veggies.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Roosters

Jun. 25, 2014

Roosters is a traditional casual-dining concept offering a varied menu that includes signature jumbo chicken wings, served whole instead of in conventional sections, along with items such as burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and specialty “dumpster” fries.

Food

6 ways to upgrade cereal

By Lizzy Freier on Feb. 06, 2017

Operators are taking cereal out of the bowl and swapping it in desserts, coffee, cocktails and other breakfast dishes.

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