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Accused of misusing service-fee proceeds, a Seattle restaurant group agrees to pay $323,000

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2023

Proceeds from the surcharge were used for purposes other than the one patrons expected, according to city authorities.

Technology

Wingstop brings in new CIO as chain prepares shift to in-house tech

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 14, 2023

Chris Fallon, who previously worked in tech at Starbucks, is the Dallas-based chain's new SVP and CIO.

Food

Cracker Barrel, Cowboy Chicken and Logan's Roadhouse send out holiday feasts

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

Taste Tracker: Ruby Slipper and Burgerville feed the morning crowd; drink it up at Mellow Mushroom and Sip Fresh; Insomnia and Pinkbox sweeten the day; and more menu news of the week.

Operations

Foundations will award California restaurants business grants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2023

The PG&E Foundation and the California Restaurant Foundation will make $5,000 grants to 77 restaurants in Northern and Central California.

Food

How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is creating chef-driven entrees, sides and bar bites that cover every daypart.

Emerging Brands

Golden Corral likes what it's learning from its new Homeward Kitchen concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2023

Three years in the making, the fast casual upstart is on track to surpass pro forma projections, the company says.

Operations

How Honeygrow got its groove back

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 14, 2023

Growth was on hold for a reset prior to the pandemic but now the 40-unit chain is gearing up to more than double in size in five years.

Operations

TGI Fridays bolsters C-suite with two new execs

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2023

The former CEO of Via 313 Pizzeria is named U.S. president and COO; and the former COO of Papa Murphy's becomes CFO and president of international for the casual dining brand.

Food

Princess Cruises charts a new culinary course with Chef Rudi Sodamin at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2023

The head of culinary arts oversees menus and concepts on 17 cruise ships, managing a “United Nations of Chefs” much like a coach does with a football team.

Emerging Brands

What's new from Daniel Boulud, Maneet Chauhan and the 'Too Hot Tamales'

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2023

New and notable openings this month include a second concept for VCR Group, which includes serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

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