Maggiano's Little Italy

Leadership changes at Lettuce Entertain You

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2017

The transition to the second generation of Melmans took a big step forward.

Tax reform has a downside for Chili’s parent

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2018

Deferred taxes have a lower value for Brinker International under revised federal rates, cutting into the casual-dining company's profits.

Marketing

Who has the best music in casual dining?

By Mary Chapman on Aug. 25, 2016

Music can help make or break a restaurant experience, so with help from Technomic, we found the top 10 casual-dining playlists.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

Consumer Trends

8 chains missing the mark with takeout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

A look at the casual-dining chains satisfying consumers with their dine-in services, but not doing quite as well with takeout.

Food

4 tactics to offset hurdles of adding brunch

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2017

Adding or expanding brunch can boost customer counts—but it doesn’t come without challenges.

Workforce

How to prepare staff for a press event

By Alaina Lancaster on May 24, 2017

It’s never good when employees make mistakes, but it’s even worse when they do it in a room full of reporters.

Top 500 Chains