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Financing

IHOP strikes deal for nontraditional development across Ontario

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2021

The first location will be what the chain's parent describes as a one-of-a-kind located in a truck stop.

Food

Huddle House chef takes comfort food to the next level

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 16, 2021

Using his family’s palate for inspiration, Kirk Biondi creates new flavor profiles for old favorites.

Beverage

IHOP uncaps an alcoholic beverage test

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2021

The family chain intends to go slow in developing a program built on beers, wines and mimosas.

Food

Bacon all day and new beverages drive Cracker Barrel’s fall menu

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 10, 2021

The full-service family dining chain takes bacon beyond breakfast and debuts seasonal drinks.

Leadership

How sisterhood helps Applebee's and IHOP embrace technology

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2021

Having dual brands provides a single path to double adoption, says John Peyton, CEO of parent company Dine Brands Global.

Operations

Applebee's plans more drive-thrus as sister brand IHOP eyes virtual concepts

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2021

Meanwhile, parent Dine Brands is about to consider "all options to optimize shareholder return."

Financing

Overnight staffing issues keep a brake on Denny's sales

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2021

The diner chain saw a 22-point comp sales gap between 24-hour units and stores that couldn't field an overnight staff.

Leadership

Friendly’s new parent names Roberto De Angelis chief experiential officer

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The P.F. Chang’s veteran will also be involved with a number of smaller affiliated restaurant brands, including Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and Souper Salad.

Financing

Luby's liquidation proves more lucrative than expected

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2021

Assets are selling for more than projected, and holdings yet to be sold are performing better, the company said.

Workforce

Restaurants find an unlikely ally in their fight to keep workers: Organized labor

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2021

The union-backed group One Fair Wage has earmarked $1 million for grants to help stem an exodus of restaurant servers.

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