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Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names a new president

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Leadership

4 megatrends that emerged at chain restaurants’ big idea exchange

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2019

With more than 1,000 executives in attendance, some surprising trends could be gleaned from the presentations and casual conversations. Here are four that might have turned a keen listener’s head.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most unique LTOs launched this year

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 18, 2019

Limited-time offers that stand out from the crowd can appeal to consumers.

Food

The 10 most craveable chicken wings at chains

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2019

With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, where will consumers flock for wings?

Technology

There’s no gray in TGI Fridays’ stance on tech

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2018

It’s a black and white issue for the venerable brand: Don’t leave tech to the young upstarts.

Leadership

Ray Blanchette has another new job—this time as TGI Fridays CEO

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2018

His move from Ruby Tuesday to its archrival marks the casual-dining veteran’s third CEO post in three years.

Marketing

Casual restaurant chains aim to score with new football promos

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The new customer lures range from free delivery to guaranteed group reservations.

Top 500 Chains

TGI Fridays

Jun. 19, 2018
Consumer Trends

Consumers reveal which restaurant chains earn their loyalty

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2018

See which brand beat Denny’s, Applebee’s and others in a new ranking of full-service concepts by the strength of their customer following.