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Union Square Hospitality names a new president

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Chains winning with off-premise at breakfast

Today’s always-on-the-go lifestyle is changing the way people eat—and what they want restaurants to provide.

How We Got Here 2019

The history of the American restaurant industry over the past 100 years is anything but brief.

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Union Square Hospitality names a new president

Kona Grill and its former CEO go to war

Uncle Maddio’s files for bankruptcy protection

Schlotzsky’s aims to complete chainwide redo in months

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Food

4 restaurant chains cooking up 4/20 specials

Cannabis fans can celebrate the day with themed menu items at limited-service spots.

Financing

How White Castle did the Impossible

On this week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive," White Castle CEO Lisa Ingram talks about the chain’s introduction of the Impossible Slider.

Leadership

Restaurants' worst choice for president

The industry would likely be better off with a dead horse than this dark one. But it's the sort of loser operators could get if they sit on the sidelines.

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Salmonella outbreak traced to brand of raw tuna

The sushi ingredient has been linked to illnesses in seven states.

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Kona Grill may have to declare bankruptcy

The struggling casual-dining chain appointed a restructuring specialist as CEO and said a bankruptcy filing is possible.

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Fuzzy’s taps Mooyah’s Michael Mabry to handle development

The industry veteran will oversee franchise operations for the taco concept.

Financing

McDonald’s cuts its Signature Crafted line

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Starbucks harnesses solar power for hundreds of Texas units

Two solar farms are currently feeding the restaurants, with six more due to come online.

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How to optimize food costs in an off-premise environment

Everyone in the restaurant industry knows the off-premise shift is not a passing fad. It’s the new normal for the restaurant industry and brands that don’t adapt will be left behind.