Casual Dining

Activist Seeks More Seats on Bloomin’s Board

Activist investor Jana Partners announced Monday in a filing that it will nominate two people to the Bloomin’ Brands eight-member board of directors, and a third, if it’s an option.

Buffalo Wild Wings' wings next to a Blue Moon beer.

Blue Moon BBQ Sauce Returns to Buffalo Wild Wings

For the first time in more than two years, Blue Moon BBQ sauce returned to Buffalo Wild Wings on February 1.

Cheeseburger on top of fries from Red Robin.

Can Casual Dining’s Biggest Brands Recapture their Soul?

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories on the state of casual dining based on exclusive Market Force Information data.

Plate of buffalo chicken wings from Hooters.

Hooters Activates Sports Betting in Three States

Hooters activated KonekTV, the world’s best sports information screen, at all locations throughout Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to become the ultimate destination for sports betting fans.

Applebee’s Launches $1 Vodka Strawberry Lemonade for February

For the whole month of February, participating Applebee’s around the country will have guests feeling the love with the pink and delectable $1 Vodka Strawberry Lemonade.

J. Alexander’s Plans Restaurant in Madison, Alabama

J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc., owner and operator of a collection of upscale restaurants, has signed a lease to build and operate a new J. Alexander’s restaurant in Madison, Alabama.

Famous Dave's Real Famous BBQ Fast Casual Opens in Provo, Utah

Ascend Hospitality Group announced the grand opening of Real Famous BBQ, a fast-casual prototype and brand evolution of Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que, part of the BBQ Holdings family.

Bob Evans' New Whole Hog Breakfast Has Over 80 Grams of Protein

The average consumer makes an estimated 226 decisions just about food every day, many of which happen at the breakfast table: Do you want pancakes or French toast? Bacon or sausage?