Cracker Barrel Will Begin Testing Chicken and Biscuits Virtual Brand
Cracker Barrel CEO Sandy Cochran is crossing her fingers that traveling will return to regular levels during the summer and that vaccines will improve dining room capacity.
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IHOP Names Kieran Donahue Chief Marketing Officer
IHOP announced the newest member of its executive team, naming Kieran Donahue to the position of Chief Marketing Officer.
Bennigan’s Takes COVID’s Punches and Comes Back Swinging
Bennigan’s CEO Paul Mangiamele is no stranger to the street fight of running a restaurant. This is, after all, the same brand nearly erased 13 years ago after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. ...
Applebee’s Offering Five Boneless Wings for $1 with Burger Purchase
Starting now for a limited time, Applebee’s guests can get an order of five Boneless Wings for just $1 with the purchase of a Handcrafted Burger.
Outback Steakhouse Owner's Chicken-Tender Brand Goes National
There’s some prevailing logic behind why restaurant chains launch virtual brands. The low-capital investment. The ability to seed demand without physical infrastructure.
Cheesecake Factory Restaurants are Making $5M Per Year on Just Takeout and Delivery
Did the idea of simplifying or scaling back its menu occur to Cheesecake Factory president David Gordon over the past year?
For Denny’s, ‘More and More Appetite’ to Get Back to 24/7 Service
If you’re in hospitality, you have a good rhythm for most business developments, Denny’s CEO John Miller said.
Applebee’s Launches a Cheetos-Inspired Wings Brand
The formation of Cosmic Wings, Applebee’s new delivery-only concept, is the confluence of three opportunities, says Scott Gladstone, vice president of strategy and development.
Cracker Barrel Launches Boxed Meals To-Go for Catering
Cracker Barrel on Tuesday launched its Boxed Meals To-Go catering platform, providing guests with individually packaged, complete meals featuring signature cravable menu items—perfect for outdoor r ...
Huddle House Sets Sights on Growth in 2021
After successfully pivoting its business model with off-premises dining solutions and redesigning its prototype, Huddle House has begun 2021 with its sights set on new growth opportunities in the U ...
