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Leadership

With James O'Reilly taking the helm, Perkins and Huddle House are updating their stories

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

Emerging Brands

Longtime Applebee's and Panera operator gives Jinya Ramen Bar a try

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2023

Doherty Enterprises has signed on to bring the Asian concept to the Greater New York City area.

Marketing

How the last cookie craze crumbled

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The rapid expansion of cookie chains is proof that the business can be cyclical. Here’s what happened in the prior boom.

Workforce

These teens couldn't be more eager to work in restaurants

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2023

Reality Check: Indeed, they wouldn't mind owning one. They were already working hard toward that goal at the National ProStart Invitational competition.

Leadership

Peeling back the mystery of Cracker Barrel CEO Sandy Cochran

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2023

The long-serving family dining chain leader has kept her head down and her sights forward, despite the distractions of a 10-year takeover attempt and setbacks in the search for a fresh growth opportunity.

Financing

L Catterton invests in upstart breakfast and lunch concept Urban Egg

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2023

The chain's nine units are concentrated in Colorado, with only one store outside the state. Catterton calls its investment "significant."

Emerging Brands

Remembering the restaurant boom that fooled investors 20 years ago

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Meal assembly concepts were going to be big. But their implosion was what made the loudest noise.

Consumer Trends

Former Legal Sea Foods CEO Roger Berkowitz tries e-commerce

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2023

The son of the chain's founder has launched a direct-to-consumer online seafood market called Roger’s Fish Co.

Leadership

Mr. Beef's Joe Zucchero dies at age 69

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2023

Zucchero founded Mr. Beef sandwich shop, a Chicago cult favorite and the inspiration for the hit TV show "The Bear."

Operations

Denny's embraces new ways of broadening its customer base

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2023

The diner chain is trying a number of initiatives to keep its core business fresh and growing. Meanwhile, its parent is getting ready to expand Keke's.

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