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An old photo of Donn Beach, the founder of tiki bar concept, Don the Beachcomber.

23 Restaurant Services Revives Legendary Tiki Bar, Don the Beachcomber

BJ’s Restaurants

BJ's Decides to Cut Some Menu Offerings

Denny's platter of food.

Denny's Rethinks Remodel Program

Sam Danley

Restaurant employee.

What Direction is Restaurant Staffing Headed?

Staffing challenges remain a primary pain point for restaurants, according to Reward Network’s latest State of the Industry report.

Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen equipment.

Keeping Up with Your Kitchen Fire Safety Protocols

Handheld Devices Race Into the Full-Service Restaurant World

Refrigerated Solutions Group Introduces Redesigned Capsule Pak Remote Refrigeration Systems

Chef Profiles

Chef Amanda Brennan stands outside in her white chef coat.

Chef’s Journey From Overcoming Addiction to Reopening Oregon Grille

Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden Announces Supper Club

The 'No. 1 Best Steakhouse in the World' is Headed for Chicago

Menu Innovations

Hands holding fried chicken sandwiches

The Great Chicken Sandwich Era is Here to Stay

Bob Evans Unveils New Buttermilk Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches

Fogo de Chão Expands Menu with Plant-Based Entrées and Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Franchising

Customers dining at The Greene Turtle.

The Greene Turtle Shows How to Create Restaurant Momentum

On The Border Inks Deal to Debut in Nebraska

Perkins Signs New Agreement to Grow in Ohio

Casual Dining

The exterior of a Hickory Tavern restaurant.

Mark Eason Brings Decades of Leadership to Hickory Tavern’s Potential

Tel Aviv-Inspired Restaurant, Mesiba, Opens in New York City

Zimbabwean Concept Zweli's to Relocate to Downtown Durham, North Carolina

Chain Restaurants

Eric Wyatt.

New CEO Fires Up Growth for NORMS Diner Chain

P.F. Chang's Opens New To Go Location in Manhattan

True Food Kitchen Names John Williams Chief Executive Officer

Finance

Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich–Garlic chicken tempura coated in a tangy and spicy Korean glaze, topped with pickles on a ciabatta bun.

Kona Grill's Future Looks Bright as Growth Plans Take Shape

Red Robin's North Star Plan Sees Tangible Results

Xperience Restaurant Group Acquires Two Brands

Marketing & Promotions

A landscape view of food from Hooters.

How Hooters Masters the Super Bowl/Valentine's Day Stretch

Snackbar Announces 2023 Dinner Series Hosted by Chef Vishwesh Bhatt

Dusek's Tavern Announces Women in Wine Week Events

Technology

Restaurant manager holding a tablet in front of chefs.

The Future of Quality Restaurant Audits Relies on Tech

Restaurants Can Donate Surplus Food and Combat Hunger on New Careit App

The Future of Full-Service Dining is NextGen Casual

Labor & Employees

A photo of Beth Kanupp.

How Sonny’s BBQ is Winning the War on Talent

Qu Names Niko Papademetriou Co-Founder

Beef 'O' Brady's Parent Appoints Alan Rogers as VP of Organizational Learning and Development

Restaurant Design

Proponents say TikTok offers a more level playing field than other apps.

When TikTok Drives Traffic to Your Restaurant

Chef Shaun Hergatt to Open Oceanfront Restaurant and Speakeasy in Miami Beach

Celebrated Chef Opens Seafood-Focused Aphotic in Bay Area

Food Safety

Restaurant waiter serves a table of customers.

7 Ways Tech Will Elevate Food Safety and Quality in 2023

For Restaurants, Technology Steps Up as Help Steps Down

Protecting Your Restaurant From a Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Delivery

Delivery man carrying food.

We Asked AI How to Integrate Third-Party Delivery. Here's the Response

DoorDash Partners with Chase to Launch Rewards Card

Polly's Pies Adds Nationwide Online Shipping

Consumer Trends

Woman pouring drink into glass.

3 Drinking and Dining Trends Redefining the Cruise Industry

Number of U.S. Restaurants Grows by 18,000 Locations

Forecast: Foodservice Industry to Reach $997 Billion in Sales in 2023

Beverage

Diners are still congregating over drinks, even if it’s not always at the same times as pre-COVID days.

Why Happy Hour Hasn't Soured for Restaurants

First Watch Gets Tropical with Spring Menu Inspiration

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Brings the Heat with New Menu