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Financing

Outback Steakhouse co-founder says turnaround is on the right track

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2026

At the chain’s first manager conference in seven years, Tim Gannon witnessed a reinvigorated brand. “I think they’re set for success,” he said.

Technology

Do restaurants need a chief AI officer?

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2026

Tech Check: McDonald’s and Wingstop have added CAIOs to their C-suites as they look to level up their AI plans, joining a growing movement in the corporate world.

Leadership

California Pizza Kitchen's success wasn't about the pizza

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 30, 2026

In a new book, co-founder Rick Rosenfield reflects on the casual-dining chain’s unlikely rise and the people-first culture that made it happen.

Financing

Mark King is back in the restaurant business with Jack in the Box

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2026

The former Taco Bell CEO was thrust into the top job at the fast-food burger chain on an interim basis. His task this time is a lot more difficult.

Leadership

How the founders of Chipotle and Peloton are preparing to disrupt fast food again

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 21, 2026

Steve Ells and Tom Cortese are preparing the five-unit fast-casual sandwich concept Counter Service for growth outside New York and, potentially, across the country.

Emerging Brands

For Postino WineCafe, ambiguity is an advantage

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 14, 2026

The wine-and-bites chain has enjoyed a surge of popularity in part because it offers a little bit of everything. “You can do whatever you want in this restaurant,” says CEO Lauren Bailey.

Leadership

Wonder adds Jack Hartung, former Chipotle CFO, to its board

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 13, 2026

Hartung, who helped Chipotle grow into a giant, said Wonder checks all the boxes for an enduring brand.

Technology

Restaurants are downplaying their cybersecurity risk, report says

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 09, 2026

Seventy-eight percent of limited-service chains experienced a cyberattack in the past 12 months, according to VikingCloud.

Operations

Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2026

Menu Talk: With an influx of wealth in South Florida, the restaurant developer sees strong demand for luxury dining.

Leadership

Elizabeth Blau raises the bar on what it means to be a restaurateur

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2026

She’s been a leader in transforming Las Vegas into a dining destination, but along the way, she never forgot to pay it forward and harness the power of connection.

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