News

Grubhub lays off 15% of staff, citing high costs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 12, 2023

The company is reorganizing after falling behind its competitors. It said it would unveil a new strategy soon.

Nextbite sells Ordermark business to India-based UrbanPiper

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 12, 2023

The virtual brand provider is parting with its order-integration business after a recent round of layoffs signaled trouble at the company.

Financing

New York restaurateur faces 30 years in prison for PPP, EIDLP abuses

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

Donald Finley, former operator of the now-defunct Jekyll & Hyde theme restaurant, acknowledged that he misused funds from 29 federal loans.

Leadership

Smokey Bones' James O'Reilly named CEO of Huddle House and Perkins parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The former Long John Silver's CEO will be responsible for growing the two family-dining chains while scouting for acquisitions.

Operations

Tacos poised to take over fast casual

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 09, 2023

Fast-casual taco concepts have more-elevated fare, bars and breakfast. And though the landscape in this niche is increasingly crowded, most say there's plenty of room for national growth.

Premium

Food

Why Chili's is changing its chicken tenders and margaritas

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 09, 2023

The brand is reformulating some of its most popular menu categories as it looks to boost sales and get back on consumers' radars.

Food

Chef Damarr Brown's Lemon Chicken

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2023

The newly crowned James Beard Award winner is featured in the first episode of this ongoing video series that spotlights chefs preparing a signature recipe in their restaurant kitchens.

Beverage