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TGI Fridays to be acquired by U.K. franchisee Hostmore for $220M

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 16, 2024

The merger will create a 600-unit global company and take Fridays public on the London Stock Exchange.

Emerging Brands

P.F. Chang's opens a fast-casual Asian bowl concept

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2024

A Pagoda by P.F. Chang's is operating in a suburban New York shopping mall. It's the chain's third crack at a fast-casual spinoff.

Food

An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink news happening in the industry.

Financing

Report: Red Lobster is preparing for bankruptcy filing

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2024

The struggling seafood chain is hoping Chapter 11 protection will help it restructure its debt while keeping its restaurants operating, according to Bloomberg.

Operations

These are the rising stars of the eatertainment space

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2024

At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, leaders of Puttshack, Pinstripes, Alamo Drafthouse and the new Joy Trade platform shared their plans for growth.

Financing

The 10 largest restaurant chains in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2024

Technomic Top 500: Here are the country's 10 largest restaurant chains by sales, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Food

Einstein Bros. Bagels taps maple for new breakfast sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

The fast-casual bagel chain's Maplehouse Egg Sandwich launches Wednesday for a limited run.

Food

Domino's gets into a New York state of mind with new pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

New York City built its pizza reputation on foldable slices topped with sauce and cheese. Recently, the big chains are getting in on the action and New York-style pizza is spreading across the country.

Marketing

KFC Saucy Nuggets Dispensary treats fans to a higher flavor experience

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

On 4/20, Los Angeles residents are invited for free Saucy Nuggets and limited-edition merch to celebrate KFC’s newest menu addition.

Financing

Crumbl may be the next frozen yogurt, or the next Krispy Kreme

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2024

The Bottom Line: With word that the chain’s unit volumes took a nosedive last year, its future, and that of its operators, depends on what the brand does next.

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