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Leadership

Ray Risley named president of Front Burner's Whiskey Cake

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

Risley wsa previously president of Del Frisco's and its Double Eagle chain.

Operations

Red Robin’s turnaround finds a tailwind in the pandemic

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

The casual chain said several key initiatives, including its push for operational efficiencies, were accelerated by what’s been learned during the crisis.

Operations

Webinar: Restaurant Relief – The Road Ahead with Sean Kennedy

By National Restaurant Association on Aug. 12, 2020

Register here to get a comprehensive overview of the latest restaurant relief programs from Congress.

Operations

Ark Restaurants faces continued uncertainty as the pandemic rages on

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 12, 2020

The multi-concept operator has already had to reclose just-opened restaurants due to the coronavirus and it is preparing to refund its holiday event deposits.

Emerging Brands

Chili's parent is going big-time into virtual concepts

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

Brinker International's first venture is already generating sales at the rate of $150 million a year, and several more brands are in test.

Financing

How Firehouse Subs hit record sales this summer

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 12, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Don Fox, CEO of the sandwich chain.

Food

Qdoba adds chef-created menu options

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 12, 2020

The fast casual is looking to boost convenience and efficiency for the growing number of customers ordering online.

Food

Restaurant menus slim down to maximize efficiency and boost margins

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2020

Operators are streamlining menus to adapt to pandemic-era dining.

Operations

Restrictions tighten on restaurants as pandemic charges on

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

A number of states and cities have taken steps to discourage crowds from gathering inside or outside. The measures also aim to encourage mask wearing.

Marketing

As bars close early in some states, White Castle takes up the slack

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 11, 2020

The 24-hour fast-food chain promotes DIY cocktails to pair with its iconic sliders.

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