Peter Romeo

The veteran marketer and brand leader was cited for his focus on culture and emphasis on innovation that have helped the chain rebound.

Or at least that was a major theme at the ICR Conference, where three dozen chains aired their strategies and financial results.

Greg Barber joins the daytime-dining chain after nearly a decade with PepsiCo.

The steakhouse chief took a different approach to highlighting her charge’s strategy. Gather around to hear the account.

The low-overhead facilities are popping up all over—and preoccupying the industry.

Its new rule spells out when a restaurant franchisor is liable for the compensation and scheduling practices of its franchisees, eliminating much of the uncertainty that fostered legal actions.