Casual Dining

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney joins Walk-On's as franchisee

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 11, 2022

The championship-winning coach will help the chain expand into the Carolinas, including his home turf of Clemson.

Texas Roadhouse launches pay-at-the-table system

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 10, 2022

Roadhouse Pay allows guests to close out at their own pace using a tablet. The chain said it has improved the dining experience and boosted tips.

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Financing

Wall Street hits casual dining stocks hard

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: Monday was a bad day for full-service restaurant valuations. But no industry sector escaped investors’ ire. There may be real reason for concern.

Operations

Famous Dave’s opens first drive-thru location

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 07, 2022

The new restaurant in Salt Lake City is part of the chain's push into limited service, which CEO Jeff Crivello views as the future of the brand.

Financing

Applebee’s is returning to growth ‘with a vengeance’

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 03, 2022

The casual-dining chain is coming off a five-year pruning period ready to open new restaurants again. This time, it's experimenting with ghost kitchens and other formats in addition to traditional locations.

Technology