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Financing

Texas weather puts a big chill in Cracker Barrel’s sales

The blow from Mother Nature comes as the chain is about to test a new chicken-and-biscuits virtual concept.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse plans to franchise its fast-casual concept Jaggers

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Emerging Brands

Applebee's adds a Cheetos-inspired virtual wings concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

Wings and other finger foods will be offered for delivery-only from 1,300 Applebee's restaurants starting today.

Food

A Korean-inspired street food concept has plans to franchise on college campuses

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 12, 2021

Chick-N-Bap merges authentic Korean flavors with chicken and rice bowls for a successful hybrid.

Operations

Velvet Taco is opening a seatless restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2021

An 800-sq.-ft. unit will open without a dining room.

Emerging Brands

5-unit Mighty Fine gets a new owner

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 07, 2021

The Austin-based burger, fries and shakes concept is slated for growth as it joins the Tc4 & Co. Hospitality company.

Financing

Starbird nabs $4M investment

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 09, 2020

The tech-driven fast-casual chicken chain plans to expand across California.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Organic Krush

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 08, 2020

How a health-driven fast casual is cooking up new revenue streams during the pandemic.

Leadership

Pizza Hut co-founder Frank Carney dies at age 82

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2020

The Kansan later became a Papa John's franchisee and touted his defection in an ad bashing Pizza Hut.

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