Cheesecake Factory

Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory’s fast-casual concept has a name: Social Monk

Social Monk Asian Kitchen will be the chain’s second try at an Asian concept and will debut this fall.

The casual-dining chain and its cleaning subcontractor are being held liable for underpaying employees.

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

CEO Peter D’Amelio worked with chain creator Steve Silverstein to ensure a smooth transition, but he's no passive caretaker. The onetime president of The Cheesecake Factory is plotting his own course.

Sales and traffic comps remained negative for the big brand in Brinker’s portfolio.

It's easy to see why more and more companies are wielding ransom-sized bonuses to reward and retain executives. Granting large bonuses takes a lot of uncertainty out of the compensation equation.

Tempting customers to buy dessert is a surefire way to boost dinner and lunch checks. But that means offering an irresistible and varied selection that hits every diner’s sweet spot. Suppliers have stepped up to the dessert plate with ingredients and products for operators at every level—from QSR grab-and-go treats to comforting family-dining pies and ice creams, to the speed-scratch cakes, pastries and mousses that differentiate casual menus.

(Sept. 3) No. 8 on the National Restaurant Association’s list of hottest trends for the year, small plates such as tapas, mezze and dim sum have proven to...

Here are some of the enticing stories that could be read between the lines at this week’s Global Best Practices Conference.

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