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.
Casual Dining
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 ...
IHOP Cancels National Pancake Day in Favor of Month-Long Event
For more than 15 years, IHOP has celebrated National Pancake Day, a one-day, in-restaurant event where guests can enjoy a free Short Stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes, while also suppor ...
BJ’s Restaurants Steps Into Virtual Brand Wars
It only made sense for BJ’s to begin testing Slo Roast, its new virtual concept.
How Buffalo Wild Wings Strengthened Company Culture During COVID-19
For all the dramatic effects of COVID-19—thousands of restaurants closing and workers without jobs—it has also impacted the restaurant in subtler ways.
Judge Approves Ruby Tuesday’s Bankruptcy Plan
A federal judge approved Ruby Tuesday’s bankruptcy plan, which will give ownership to secured lenders Goldman Sachs and TCW Direct Lending as part of a debt/equity swap.
Denny’s Expands in Guatemala
Denny’s Corporation announced the opening of its third restaurant in Guatemala, located on Vista Hermosa Blvd. in Guatemala City.
Full-Service Breakfast Isn't Confined to Dine-In Anymore
Breakfast is something of an outlier. On the limited-service side, morning-centric concepts have long specialized in foods that were ideally suited for carryout.
Cracker Barrel’s Revitalized Menu Marries Tradition and Innovation
Cracker Barrel’s culture is rooted in heritage, but that doesn’t mean tradition can’t be reimagined.
