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Friendly's is opening restaurants again

 By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2024

The 89-year-old family-dining chain has unveiled a new store in Orlando that gives a liberal nod to the brand's past while incorporating new touches like a bakery.

Operations

How to navigate the National Restaurant Show like a pro

 By Lisa Jennings and Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2024

Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.

Financing

Layoffs and sales declines hit Noodles & Co. last quarter

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

But CEO Drew Madsen sees signs of a turnaround, as sales and traffic turned positive in April while the chain works on menu and operations improvements.

Financing

Craveworthy bought three more brands, this time with an eye for conversion

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

The platform company this week acquired the brands Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, Hot Chicken Takeover and Sigri Indian BBQ. And more are in the works.

Food

Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2024

Deno has spent 12 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner including the past five as CEO. The company's board is searching for his replacement.

Food

High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and restaurant news.

Financing

Foxtrot Market’s assets to be sold in foreclosure sale

By Heather Lalley on May 07, 2024

The sale, scheduled for Friday, includes all inventory, intellectual property, equipment and more from the urban convenience store-restaurant hybrid, which closed suddenly last month.

Financing

Why social media, and not price, is behind Starbucks' sales problems

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop chain lost momentum quickly in November. That was too fast to be explained by consumer reaction over the prices of its beverages.

Operations

Restaurant consultancy The Culinary Edge sold to CORE Foodservice

By Heather Lalley on May 07, 2024

The Culinary Edge founder Aaron Noveshen will exit the firm but will remain CEO of Starbird, a fast-casual concept developed by the consulting group.

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