Restaurant Business

Famous Dave’s parent wins the auction to buy buffet chains

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2021

BBQ Holdings won the bidding for the bankrupt owner of the six-unit Tahoe Joe’s along with the assets of several buffet chains, including Old Country Bufffet.

Financing

Restaurant rent delinquencies soar again, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 30, 2021

More than half the nation's eating places shortchanged their landlords for September, the first time nonpayments have hit that mark in six months.

Technology

What technologies do restaurateurs want? Not necessarily what they plan to buy.

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2021

A Restaurant Business survey found that wish lists are shaped in no small part by costs, including ongoing usage fees. But whatever the financial burden, throughput and efficiency trump other considerations.

Operations

Supply chain challenges continue to plague restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2021

KFC is shifting its advertising away from boneless chicken toward products where there are more “abundant” quantities.

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Topics

Subway looks to boost its international development

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2021

The chain has signed a deal with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk to expand in Indonesia as it looks to add more units overseas.

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Leadership

How sisterhood helps Applebee's and IHOP embrace technology

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2021

Having dual brands provides a single path to double adoption, says John Peyton, CEO of parent company Dine Brands Global.

Leadership

Friendly’s new parent names Roberto De Angelis chief experiential officer

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The P.F. Chang’s veteran will also be involved with a number of smaller affiliated restaurant brands, including Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and Souper Salad.

Leadership