Cracker Barrel

5 digital ways chains aim to lure undecided diners

By Lisa White on Oct. 20, 2017

A new report gives a glimpse into some of the outreach tactics restaurants are using online.

To market, to market

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 17, 2014

Shopping for business ideas in the grocery aisle. If our team spends one more hour at Chicago’s Eataly, we’ll have to start forwarding our mail there.

Marketing

Top 5 marketing moments of 2017

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 18, 2017

These marketing mishaps and wins left a mark on operators and consumers.

Cracker Barrel reveals its fast-casual concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2016

The venture will feature Southern foods and specialize in biscuits.

Consumer Trends

Consumers reveal which restaurant chains earn their loyalty

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2018

See which brand beat Denny’s, Applebee’s and others in a new ranking of full-service concepts by the strength of their customer following.

Inside Holler & Dash, Cracker Barrel’s offshoot for millennials

By Kelsey Squire on Mar. 30, 2016

See what the family-dining brand has been baking up with its new fast-casual concept.

Food

Restaurants ramp up takeout Thanksgiving meals

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 21, 2016

These eight operators are betting on convenience, tempting busy home cooks with prepared turkeys, sides and desserts to go.

Consumer Trends

How chains are connecting with consumers

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

In addition to measuring chains’ operational attributes, Technomic also rated their connections to consumers through a series of questions designed to gauge loyalty and perception of a brand.

Emerging Brands