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TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays names Robert Palleschi CEO

The Hilton exec replaces Nick Shepherd, who resigned last year.

Marketing

Who tweeted it best?

Brands looked to the Golden Globe Awards as a springboard to show off their menu items.

Restaurants try to stoke their own Black Friday frenzy

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 25, 2015

Restaurants are piggybacking on the day’s bargain-hunting mania with some kind of deal—many of which extend throughout the weekend and the holiday season.

Mike Archer and P.E. firm buy Houlihan’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2015

Archer will take over the helm in December.

Marketing

Social media watch: Trick or treat—which was it for chains this Halloween?

By Kelsey Nash on Nov. 02, 2015

Brands hoped a little buzz would convince consumers to put down the candy and pick up a restaurant meal.

Fazoli’s to hire 500 employees in one-day event

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 26, 2015

The Italian chain follows the lead of Chipotle, which earlier this year aimed to hire 4,000 employees in a single day.

Beverage

Mixologists shine up retro drinks with craft techniques

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Oct. 15, 2015

Now that Manhattans, sidecars and other classic drinks from the early 20th century are on cocktail lists, bartenders are mining the oldies for inspiration.

Technology

7 answers to restaurants’ tech dilemmas

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2015

Attendees of FSTEC 2015 were able to answer some of the questions that have kept operators wringing their hands instead of plotting a tech strategy.

Bob Farrell dies at age 87

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2015

The founder of Farrell’s Ice Cream introduced the heavy theming and tableside showmanship that were later copied by a host of concepts.

Schlotzsky’s names Monte Jump VP of global marketing

By Kelsey Nash on Aug. 11, 2015

The former COO and CMO of Back Yard Burgers is tasked with growing the sandwich chain’s international presence.

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