casual dining

Cheesecake Factory vet takes helm of Not Your Average Joe's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2018

Peter D'Amelio succeeds founder Steve Silverstein, who assumes operation of the concept's first store.

7 concepts to watch

By Lauren Hallow on Nov. 16, 2016

Here’s a peek at some of the newest restaurants we’re monitoring, along with some soon-to-open concepts to keep an eye on.

Financing

Black Bear Diner crosses the Rockies

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2018

The California-based family-dining chain is taking its expansion east.

Marketing

Dave & Buster's looks to virtual reality for a sales lift

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2018

The chain is also testing a fast-casual option within its restaurants.

Operations

What operators need to know about Houlihan’s planned turnaround

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 23, 2017

Casual-dining veteran and Houlihan's CEO Mike Archer spoke with Restaurant Business on what changes he’s brought in—and still plans to make—that should keep competitors on their toes, from bar revamps to delivery service. There are even a few lessons from Houlihan’s that others pushing to modernize can learn.

Financing