cuisine

Famous Dave’s is having an identity crisis

The barbecue chain is looking to evolve, both as a casual dining chain and a takeout concept.

Chipotle revises its turnaround plan

The updates include changes in the chain's catering program, new digital enhancements, and a contribution from a Starbucks veteran who's been brought onboard.

Food

Consider the classics

Sponsored content from our BrandInsight partner AdvancePierre® Foods on Nov. 01, 2016

Some comfort foods are so popular that they’ve become menu must-haves. Fried chicken, meat loaf, steak, ribs—these are enduring customer favorites, and sure-fire bestsellers for restaurant operators.

Marketing

When it comes to buzz specifically, it’s about innovation and differentiation, says Chris Tomasso, chief marketing officer of First Watch Restaurants and a board member of the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group (MEG).

3 trendlettes we’re watching in May

By Sara Rush Wirth on May. 12, 2015

Here is how three marquee operators are shaking up traditional business methods.

China-based Uncle Sam’s to establish a U.S. outpost

May. 05, 2015

The concept will see how its Asian-flavored American comfort foods will fare in the nation that inspired it.

Olive Garden turnaround helps lift Darden profits

Mar. 20, 2015

The promised revamp at Olive Garden already is helping to boost its parent company's bottom line, with Darden reporting thrid-quarter fiscal earnings that met expectations on revenue and beat them on profit.

Food