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Food

IHOP is tagging its New French Toast ‘NFT’ and offering its first NFT to celebrate the launch

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 10, 2022

The thicker, fluffier French toast debuts Monday, along with seven new all-day menu items.

Operations

Restaurant chains say they're recovering quickly from Hurricane Ian

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2022

Power outages and transportation difficulties are mentioned as the lingering effects of the storm that struck Florida and the Carolinas.

Financing

Sardar Biglari and Cracker Barrel call a truce

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2022

The activist investor and the family-dining chain, which have been at odds for 11 years, reached a cooperation agreement on Wednesday.

Marketing

Here's how Woolworth's—yes, Woolworth's—democratized dining out

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 27, 2022

The dining counters of the budget-priced retailer were a stage for history and the introduction of dining out for many.

Food

IHOP puts customization front and center with new Choice menu

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2022

The updated focus allows guests to build their own meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner any time of day.

Leadership

Denny’s promotes John Dillon to president and hires David Schmidt to lead Keke’s

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The company's two brands each get new presidents. Dillon has been with Denny's for 15 years, while Schmidt comes to Keke's from Red Lobster.

Financing

A brief history of Sardar Biglari’s decade-long campaign against Cracker Barrel

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: The activist investor and owner of Steak n Shake has tried several times to get on the family-dining chain’s board, with no success. It’s not stopping him from trying again.

Financing

Eggs Up Grill heads west

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2022

The breakfast-and-lunch chain has a 30-unit development deal in Texas, its biggest yet. It signals a shift in strategy for the fast-growing brand.

Leadership

Sardar Biglari makes yet another run at revamping Cracker Barrel’s board

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 19, 2022

The big shareholder has tapped former Noodles CEO Kevin Reddy and former Bloomin’ executive Jody Bilney in his sixth attempt to get a foothold within the company.

Leadership

Ken Pendery to retire from First Watch

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2022

At age 68, he's stepping back after promoting the concept's growth for almost four decades.

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