Chain Restaurants

Famous Dave's Unites Breakfast and Barbecue in Latest Acquisition

Jeff Crivello, CEO of Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings, has been a fan of Bakers Square for more than three decades.

Logan's Roadhouse Parent to Buy J. Alexander's for $220 Million

SPB Hospitality, the parent of Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, announced Friday that it will spend $220 million to acquire J. Alexander’s Holdings.

Red Lobster Hires Kelli Valade as CEO

Red Lobster revealed Thursday that Black Box Intelligence leader Kelli Valade will serve as its next CEO.

Smokey Bones' Virtual Concept Introduces Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Smokey Bones’ virtual brand The Wing Experience is throwing its hat into the chicken sandwich ring and is about to put the other chicken sandwiches to shame.

Puttshack Reimagines the Social Entertainment Category

Joe Vrankin remembers his first introduction to Puttshack, the new tech-infused social entertainment brand hitting the U.S. market.

Knockout Sports Bar Looks to Ignite Franchise Growth

Knockout Sports Bar, a boxing-themed sports bar offering the coldest bottled beer in the U.S.

A table of pizza and sides at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces First Domestic Franchisee

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announced the awarding of a domestic, multi-unit franchisee agreement to Power Brands Hospitality Group.

Angry Crab Shack Plans Seattle Debut

Angry Crab Shack, a leading full-service restaurant specializing in seafood and boils with bold Asian-Cajun flavors, recently announced its plans for development in greater Seattle area. ...

Buona to Open Dual Concept Store with Rainbow Cone

The Buona Companies, owner and operator of the famous Chicago-based restaurant chain, recently announced the grand re-opening of their restaurant in Darien, Illinois.