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Emerging Brands

IHOP fires up a new concept

Flip’d by IHOP, a fast casual, will feature many IHOP specialties adjusted for eating on the run.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s gets a sister concept

The prototype for Clark Crew BBQ has opened, the first of several new concepts the company says it will unveil by Jan. 1.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse set to expand little-known fast-casual brand

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2019

The high-flying company plans to add two Jaggers units to the two that already open.

Emerging Brands

Full-service chains test-drive a fleet of new growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

Marketing

Cracker Barrel airs its plans as a 3-concept company

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2019

Its namesake brand will focus intently on dinner, a bid to build on the success of a new chicken line, while the parent operation tweaks Holler & Dash and works with Punch Bowl Social.

Emerging Brands

J. Alexander’s plans another concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2019

The polished-casual operator intends to stay in the high end of the casual market with a new steak and seafood venture.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s preps for its new concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2019

The company changed its name to accommodate the launch of Clark Crew BBQ.

Leadership

A restaurateur’s summer reading guide

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2019

Downtime is at a premium during the industry’s busiest season. These reads may be worth finding the needed hours.

Technology

3 new concepts swapping servers for robots

By Heather Lalley on May 13, 2019

It's too early to tell whether robot servers will translate into cost savings, but a few operators are embracing their automated employees.

Operations

Schlotzsky’s aims to complete chainwide redo in months

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2019

Overhauled units have seen sales rise an average of 9%, according to its president.

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