Red Robin

Red Robin’s brand revamp spurs Q2 profit, sales growth

The casual-dining company continues its investment in unit remodels and technology upgrades.

2017 Top 500: Varied Menu

Overall, the varied menu category is flat, up .3% in sales to $23.9 billion and .5% in units to 7,792.

When Firehouse Subs partnered with King’s Hawaiian to offer the King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich, it was the first time the sweet bread producer had partnered with a restaurant chain. To commemorate the occasion the “Lei Your Love on the Line” video contest was born.

A true challenger to the Cronut appears, along with signs of a deeper dive into groceries by The Cheesecake Factory, less yelling at Red Robin, a return to crazy restaurant theming and crow being added to the menu of Jack in the Box.

It will slow development over the next two years to focus on meeting guests where they are

Restaurant leaders’ growing reliance on interactive technology catapulted the topic onto the main stage of the RLC for the first time this year.

Mainstream chains are reaching far afield for their latest limited-time offers, from colored sandwiches to cream drinks.

Chains are revamping mozzarella sticks, chips, breaded veggies and dips.

In an restaurant setting, customers buy value, and for most people value is believing that you got more than you paid for.

To make sure your promotions don’t go down and out, consider these tips.

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