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Slim Chickens brings on Mark Mears as CMO

The former Noodles & Company exec is slated to help the chicken chain spur growth.

Fatz Cafe gets new CEO

The brand’s parent named Joe’s Crab Shack’s former president to the post.

Disney World aims to amp up its restaurant game

As traffic to Disney World grows, so too must the dining and retail options that serve it. That idea drove the resort to make over its shopping and dining district.

Disney Springs debuts new restaurants

The new Disney Springs district is now home to four distinct neighborhoods: dining-heavy The Landing, Marketplace, entertainment-centered West Side and Town Center.

Teen diners still love Starbucks

As their restaurant spending grows, Gen Zers continue to flock to the coffee giant, a recent report shows.

Famous Dave’s shakes up CEO post

The chain has named its third chief executive in as many years.

Consumer Trends

Which chains take the cake late at night?

Diners flock to these 10 brands when nighttime snack attacks strike.

Toppers Pizza hires former Smashburger exec

David Biederman will serve as chief development officer of the pizza chain.

Red Lobster gets $575M investment

The casual chain has received funding from one of its suppliers.

KFC doubles down on hot chicken

The chain has brought back the onetime LTO—this time with an expanded lineup and yet another new Colonel.

6 new restaurants we're tracking

The latest crop of concepts we're keeping an eye on includes a few small-plates hot spots and revamped restaurants from Danny Meyer and Sean Brock.

Shake Shack adds another chicken sandwich

The LTO has launched at a handful of units.

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