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Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

 By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Marketing

P.F. Chang's now sells clothes and cookware

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2021

The Asian chain wants to connect with its customers on a new level with hoodies, knives and woks, some of which quickly sold out.

Operations

Why P.F. Chang’s is all-in on self-delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2021

It has become one of the few non-pizza chains to embrace the approach after discovering that customers love it.

Financing

P.F. Chang’s and California Pizza Kitchen could go public

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2021

The Asian chain is reportedly considering an initial public offering, while the pizza concept is exploring the idea months after emerging from bankruptcy.

Emerging Brands

P.F. Chang’s bets big on its To Go format

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2020

With more than 15 locations planned for 2021, the polished casual brand intends to challenge mom-and-pop joints.

Food

Menu news of the week: Dec. 9, 2019

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 10, 2019

Food and drink menus with a holiday theme were trending this week. Also new are seasonal items focusing on seafood. Here’s a roundup of menu activity for this week.

Food

Menu news of the week: Nov. 4, 2019

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 05, 2019

Chefs and R&D teams are launching new menu items at a fast clip. Here’s a roundup of the most recent introductions and menu news.

Emerging Brands

Fleming, Federico team up on a 6-unit upstart

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2019

The chain-building pair have invested in Boqueria, which they’ll also serve as directors.

Topics

10 summer LTOs winning with consumers

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2019

Lure guests with limited-time offers that feature ingredients and flavors in sync with the season.

Top 500 Chains

P.F. Chang's

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

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