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Olive Garden's Lasagna Mia.

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Chain Restaurants

Darden CEO: Olive Garden is Doing Just Fine

Applebee's Dozen Double Crunch Shrimp

Casual DiningThe 15 Highest-Paid CEOs of Public Full-Service Restaurants

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Expert Takes

10 Secrets of Restaurant Management

Bennigan's and its Beloved Brand Go Hollywood

The chain recently landed a starring role in romcom ‘About Fate.' But it's not just great exposure; it's affirmation for years of hard work.

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen’s Mission is Going Big

Dirty Laundry interior.

How to Open a Speakeasy in 2022

Through food, advocacy, and education, Immigrant Food celebrates the myriad international cultures that continue to shape America.

Introducing Immigrant Food, the ‘Cause Casual’ Restaurant

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Sponsored Content

4 Keys to Elevating Your Sandwiches

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How Independent Full-Service Operators Are Competing With Larger Brands

Social Ordering Dining Collective

Restaurant Increased Revenue More Than 30 Percent with DoorDash

DoorDash’s revamped merchant suite helps operators achieve their business goals.

Plant Based 3.0: The Latest Generation of Plant-Based Proteins Shows Promise

Plant-Based-Hero

Urban Farmer steak cut rare.

10 of America’s Most Powerful Restaurant Groups

In the restaurant industry, 2019 shaped up as a turbulent year.

REESE’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.

The 26 Casual Chains Earning the Most Money Per Restaurant

JUST Egg

15 Innovative Food Products to Elevate Your Menu in 2020

Buffalo Wild Wings chicken sandwiches.

14 Restaurant Power Players to Watch in 2022

Josh Kern.

Josh Kern Lays Out his People-First Vision for SPB Hospitality

The multi-brand company's new interim CEO is getting down to basics.

Date-night customers clinking wine glasses at a restaurant.

What Date-Night Guests Now Demand of Restaurants

First Watch pumpkin pancakes.

First Watch Continues to Set Itself Apart

Ranking America's Biggest Full-Service Restaurant Chains

Special Reports

Paola Velez

FSR's Rising Restaurant Stars: These 29 Innovators Dared the Impossible in 2020

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Nominate Your Product for the 2023 Buyer's Guide

Buyers Guide

The 2022 Restaurant Buyer’s Guide

True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone.

Introducing NextGen Casual: The Future of Full-Service Restaurants

Finance

Olive Garden's Lasagna Mia.

Darden CEO: Olive Garden is Doing Just Fine

What Does Inflation Mean for Your Restaurant Business?

Marina Cantina Sells Ocean Springs Location to Bacchus Team

Restaurant Design

restaurant picnic table.

Make Your Restaurant Stand Out With These 6 Design Trends

RealFood Promotes Two Design Team Members

Philadelphia's Elwood Restaurant Completes Outdoor Patio

Food Safety

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For Restaurants, Technology Steps Up as Help Steps Down

Protecting Your Restaurant From a Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Tranzonic Expands Contract Converting Services for Dry and Presaturated Wipes

Casual Dining

Bennigan's and its Beloved Brand Go Hollywood

Chef José Andrés Opens New Cocktail Destination in New York City

Richard Sandoval Hospitality Launches Second Annual Día de los Muertos Campaign

Consumer Trends

Hand of customer holding the stars to complete five stars.

Are Restaurant Loyalty Programs Worth It for Full-Service Establishments?

What Date-Night Guests Now Demand of Restaurants

Scammers Try to Extort Restaurants with Negative Google Reviews

Kitchen Equipment

Restaurant kitchen.

How AI Can Help Restaurants Reduce Costs, Fight Inflation

Steakhouse Andiron Taps Louis Maldonado and Mario Da Silva to Lead Culinary Team

Unified Brands Rolls Out SmartSteam Pro Boilerless Steamer

Chain Restaurants

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen’s Mission is Going Big

Mr Brews Taphouse Sees Biggest Grand Opening in Company History

Riko's Thin Crust Pizza Plots Second Florida Location

Labor & Employees

A restaurant general manager talks to her staff in the back of the restaurant.

10 Secrets of Restaurant Management

LPM Restaurant & Bar Welcomes Adriano Cattaneo as Global Executive Chef

Hotel Effie Appoints Matthew Krueger as Executive Chef

Delivery

An exterior view of Kitchen United.

Off-Premises Operator Kitchen United Raises $100 Million

Black Angus Steakhouse Offering Free Delivery for Labor Day

The ONE Group Hospitality Opens Ghost Kitchen in Austin

Marketing & Promotions

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How Restaurants Can Use Incentive Marketing to Inspire Engagement

Texas Roadhouse Launches Honey Cinnamon Butter Candles

Smokey Bones Launches $9.99 Wing Combo

Chef Profiles

At Bulrush, Self-taught chef Rob Connoley serves fine-dining fare like the german pancake with summer vegetables and sorghum butter.

Is Culinary School Still Worth the Cost?

SAHARA Las Vegas Announces Executive Team for Balla Italian Soul

David Burke Expanding Red Horse Brand

Technology

Restaurant interior.

Can Facial Recognition Help Solve Front and Back-of-House Challenges?

Paytronix Unveils Latest Order Experience Builder

Apex Order Pickup Solutions Launches New Exterior Smart Food Locker

Franchising

TGI Fridays Beyond Meat Nachos.

TGI Fridays Signs Biggest Franchise Deal in Company History

Another Broken Egg Cafe Enjoys Most Extensive Franchising Run Yet

Tapville Social's Tech is Lifting Guest Experiences to New Levels

Beverage

Dirty Laundry interior.

How to Open a Speakeasy in 2022

Robert Et Fils Expands Hours, Now Offers All-Day Wine Bar

Iron Hill Brewery Releases Kick Cancer’s Peanut Butt-er Porte

Menu Innovations

Evil Twin’s Purple Rice Lager is a far cry from the bland lagers of yore.

Can Lagers Challenge IPA’s Craft Beer Stronghold?

US Foods' Fall Scoop Lineup Focuses on Labor-Saving Products

Lazy Dog Introduces Virtual Concept Roadtrip Bowls