Red Robin

Sysco Names Top Execs in San Fran and Seattle

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 02, 2005

Catherine Kayser has been promoted to president and ceo of Sysco Food Services of Seattle, Inc., located in Kent, WA. Kayser, who is currently executive vice...

Keep the kids away

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 03, 2014

While Associate Editor Sara Rush wouldn't ban kids from restaurants outright, she makes the case that restaurants that welcome kids need to remember guests who prefer to dine without the pitter patter of little feet running around—and make accommodations that keep the peace.

Bar Louie leans on new CMO to drive sales

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 12, 2016

The chain has charged former LYFE Kitchen marketing chief Stephanie Hoppe with bolstering growth.

Financing

For restaurants, price remains a concern

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2018

Despite higher costs, chains say the industry must be cautious about raising prices.

Financing

Vodka's growing popularity can't be ignored

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2006

Relatively unknown in the United States before the 1950s, vodka is now the best-selling spirit category.

2014's most 'Xtreme' restaurant meal is a 'monster'

Jul. 30, 2014

The health advocacy groups said compiling this year’s list of shame was particularly easy, indicating a slight shift toward indulgence on chain menus.

Food

5 off-the-wall menu items chains are banking on

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 05, 2016

Burger-inspired beer is just one of the over-the-top offerings debuted by chains in recent weeks.

Operations

A next step for delivery?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2018

Operators take a hybrid approach to off-premise.

David Zebny's non-chain chain Z Square

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 10, 2007

David Zebny, the man behind Z Square, may have discovered an underserved niche between the bakery-cafes (read: Panera) and the casual dinnerhouses (Applebee’s, et al).

Beverage

Libation exploration

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Dec. 15, 2014

Latin and Asian cocktails are expanding into new territory.

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