Ben Coley
Famous Dave’s Witnesses a Boom in Sales
Like many others in the casual-dining industry, Famous Dave’s is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Darden's Sales are Growing in a Big Way
The current restaurant environment is quite dynamic, to say the least, Darden CEO Gene Lee said.
Olive Garden Parent is Giving Employees a Pay Raise
Darden CEO Gene Lee firmly believes his employees are the heart and soul of the brand.
Department of Labor Allows New Tip-Pooling Rules to Go Into Effect
The Department of Labor has decided to move forward with a rule that allows front-of-house workers who don’t work under a “tip credit” to share their tips with back-of-house workers. ...
75 Percent of NYC Restaurants Saw Revenue Drop by 50 Percent or More in 2020
Last year was a nightmare scenario for most New York City operators, and the numbers prove as much, according to data from the NYC Hospitality Alliance.
Chili's Virtual Wing Brand Adds Takeout with Google
Chili’s virtual concept It’s Just Wings has integrated with Google to offer a pickup option.
JINYA Creates New Growth Vehicle to Meet COVID Times
On the cusp of a full-blown global crisis last year, JINYA Holdings knew major changes were ahead.
STK and Kona Grill Brace for a Dine-In Resurgence
There’s no denying guests are growing eager to return to normal life, says Manny Hilario, CEO of The ONE Group Hospitality.
J. Alexander’s Inches Closer to Normal Sales Levels
In March 2020, J. Alexander’s CEO Mark Parkey said the brand was “concerned about the disruption that the COVID-19 outbreak has caused.”
