Del Frisco's

Del Frisco’s names chain presidents

The new positions are part of an effort to differentiate Del Frisco’s three brands from one another.

Food

5 ways to tap maple beyond breakfast

Maple flavors are growing at lunch and dinner and in beverages.

Serving high-quality steaks and fresh seafood in a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere

The steakhouse company says it wants to stay at the high end of the market.

A drop in the concept's comps and traffic is prompting the move.

Turnaround report: Ruby Tuesday opts for research and croutons with its salad bar; Friendly’s tries a drive-thru; Del Frisco’s chews on ops with Grille.

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

No sooner had one arresting development arisen than another quickly followed in its wake, making neck braces an acceptable fashion accessory.

The top and fastest-growing chains don’t always align with average total menu items in their sectors.

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