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Leadership

Brad Blum named CEO of Bravo, Brio

The two casual Italian brands will be the nucleus for a new company run by the former Olive Garden chief, with financial backing from Brazil-based GP Investments.

Leadership

Darden CEO Gene Lee named IFMA foodservice operator of the year

The longtime casual-dining veteran was chosen for the Gold Plate Award from among eight leaders named as the best within their respective market segments.

Consumer Trends

Top 5 LTOs in December: Craveability vs. Purchase Intent

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 01, 2018

Often, the menu items deemed the most craveable aren’t the ones consumers say they’re most likely to purchase.

Seaweed: The ocean's vegetable

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 15, 2002

Seaweed is the ocean's top vegetable crop.

Technology

3 new touchpoints for frictionless service

By Kate Leahy on Apr. 16, 2015

Frictionless service—when transactions at restaurants, between ordering, paying and receiving a meal, happen with less human interaction to slow down the process.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Double turns

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2017

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

Filling special requests

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 14, 2004

Call it the case of the missing crabcakes.

Darden to cut 30 headquarters positions

May 12, 2015

The goal is a flatter, more responsive structure, the company says.

2017 Top 500: Italian

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

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

IHOP

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 05, 2006

"We congratulate the outstanding commitment and dedication these individuals have shown to the WFF and to the foodservice and hospitality industries," said...

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