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Family Dining

Workforce

With the tip credit falling, D.C.'s full-service restaurants cut payrolls 4.4%

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2024

Yet QSRs and sit-down places outside of Washington stepped up their hiring.

Operations

Denny's inks a 250-unit deal with ghost-kitchen specialist Franklin Junction

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

The diner chain also announced preliminary sales results for Q4, with comps rising 1.5% at franchised units and sliding 1.2% at corporate stores.

Operations

First Watch agrees to acquire one of its largest franchisees

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 08, 2024

The chain will pick up 21 restaurants in North Carolina, bringing total franchised location acquisitions since May to 44.

Operations

Christmas is the busiest day of the year for Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

After unwrapping presents and getting out of PJs, families come for big breakfasts and homestyle meals at the chain’s locations, which traditionally stay open on Dec. 25.

Technology

Waffle House adds digital order-and-pay capabilities

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2023

The 24-hour diner chain expects its first major investment in digital technology to boost off-premise business. An app is scheduled to be rolled out in early 2024.

Leadership

Blain Shortreed moves to Huddle House as president

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2023

The longtime industry veteran was most recently CEO of Long John Silver's, where he had the mission of rejuvenating the brand.

Financing

Cracker Barrel traffic took a big hit last quarter

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2023

Same-store sales at the family dining chain slipped 0.5% despite a 6.8% rise in menu prices.

Food

IHOP ties into 'Wonka' movie with themed LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

The family-dining chain launches eight menu items Monday inspired by the film’s story—and they’re not all chocolate.

Technology

Why Wingstop's tech bet is a big risk

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2023

Tech Check: The chain has been a digital juggernaut for years. It apparently believes it can do better with a homegrown system.

Financing

First Watch shifts its growth engine into high gear

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2023

The breakfast-and-lunch chain recently opened its 500th location and has many others under development as it works to expand its presence.

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