Red Robin

The value of family friendly

Recent headlines spotlight restaurants that ban kids or offer discounts when they behave as they should. But Executive Editor Kelly Killian argues that good restaurants know how to serve both families and guests without kids equally well.

Denny Marie Post appointed Red Robin CEO

Post replaces Steve Carley, who is retiring.

Some responses have been extreme—and controversial.

Terry Humfeld, vice president, told ID Access that with the industry facing a shortage of inbound truck drivers, it is incumbent upon distributors to develop...

Operators are attracting patrons by crafting one-of-a-kind milkshakes, some with flavors that go way beyond vanilla, chocolate and even salted caramel. Customers are ordering milkshakes as snacks, desserts or beverages to complement a meal—all of which boost the check.

Within the appetizer mealpart, all product categories have dropped in year-over-year mentions except one: fries.

The full-service chain hopes its “virtual” format will fly.

Expert solutions to the pesky problems that plague operators just like you.

The parent of the Las Vegas and New York branches—with sales of $64.6 million and $22.8 million, respectively—is reportedly scouting sites in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Is the industry going a little crazy, or is it just a garden-variety midlife crisis? Here's the evidence to consider.

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