Texas Roadhouse

Getting families in the door

When it comes to landing business from the 38.1 million families in the United States, kids may be a restaurant's best allies, according to an education session presented at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. Co-moderators Ian Davidson of C3 Brand Marketing and Kevin Higar of Technomic used the breakout session to provide practical advice on capturing some of the $1.12 trillion kid-influenced spending that goes on in the U.S.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment

Restaurants that landed a top spot on the list of favorite chains consistently deliver on all aspects of the dining experience that matter to consumers.

Restaurants are creating new kids' menu ideas to win over today's young customers and their families.

A current and future ranking of restaurant chains by Janney Capital Markets spotlights which brands are most in line with what tomorrow's customers want.

The casual chain is turning to the courts to get information about charges it calls unfounded.

A new study finds customers rating the brands as the ones most attuned to what they want.

Chains that landed a top spot consistently deliver on all aspects of the dining experience—from providing a welcoming environment to offering time-saving takeout.

Here, based on exclusive data from Chicago research firm Technomic, is our second annual ranking of the restaurant chains that have solved the puzzle, the ones consumers say are their favorites and why.

Steve Easterbrook is no stranger to turnarounds, having engineered a difficult one for McDonald’s in the United Kingdom. He’s also had prior CEO experience.

Bubba’s 33 is a burger, pizza and beer concept that has been in the incubator for more than a year. Texas Roadhouse says it’s time to start growing it.

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