Bertucci's

Financing

Bertucci’s declares bankruptcy for a second time

The brick oven pizza chain, which also sought debt protection in 2018, blamed the pandemic and inflation for its problems.

Emerging Brands

Robert Earl says he’s out to save independent restaurants

Not coincidentally, his new virtual venture may add to his success, too.

Wing Squad will offer delivery from ghost kitchens via the apps of third-party services.

The appointment is part of a realignment of top management at the regional fast-casual brand.

Menu launches are showcasing seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

The second unit of Chicken Guy is slated to open this spring.

Communal tables and shareable small plates may have spawned the social dining trend, but today’s customers want more. Gen Y—aka the Millennials—are leading the charge. And they spend a lot more of their disposable income on dining out than other generations.

Italian heavyweight Olive Garden increased sales by 3%, helping to drive the menu category's 1.9% sales growth, to $8.5 billion.

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