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Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

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Kelsey Squire

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TGI Fridays’ CEO steps down

Nick Shepherd, who has been at the helm of the casual-dining company since 2009, will leave his post in October.

IHOP sees largest sales increase in a decade

The debut of one LTO and the return of another drove up comp sales at the chain 6.2 percent during Q2.

Mario Cernadas joins Roy’s Restaurant as COO

The former COO of Applebee’s franchisee RMH Franchise Holdings will be tasked with strengthening guest connections to the brand.

Consumer Trends

Lunch at lightning speed

The midday meal is seeing a renaissance, NPD Group says, and consumers’ preferences during that daypart are shaping how restaurants deliver.

Subway app to accept PayPal

The sandwich chain is one of a growing number of brick-and-mortar restaurants and retailers facilitating orders through the online-payments platform.

Rising food, labor costs the culprits in Buffalo Wild Wings Q2 earnings loss

Net income at the company fell 9.3 percent, tempering sales and revenue growth during the quarter.

Panera’s Q2 profit falls 15%

Near-term profit growth at the bakery-cafe company will be hampered by its Panera 2.0 initiative, CEO Ron Schaich said.

Del Taco comp sales up 6% in Q2

The Mexican chain reported positive sales and profit growth in its first earnings report since going public.

LongHorn Steakhouse appoints Todd Burrowes president

Burrowes rejoins the brand after two years at Ruby Tuesday.

Higher average checks are fueling industry growth, says NPD Group

Increased customer spending is driving overall gains in the restaurant industry, while some segments show signs of struggle.

Sweetgreen debuts a 'food scrap' salad

The growing salad concept developed the wastED salad in conjunction with the Blue Hill brand to draw attention to food-waste reduction.

Shake Shack unveils a new LTO burger

The burger chain, known for a streamlined menu with few frills, has followed up its recent foray into chicken sandwiches with The Roadside Burger.

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