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Balboa Cafe

Balboa Cafe Hires Santos Lugo as Executive Chef

Balboa Cafe, the San Francisco restaurant and bar owned and operated by locally based hospitality management company The PlumpJack Group, announced the hiring of Santos Lugo as executive chef. Che ...

Chain Restaurants

Ponderosa and Bonanza turkey.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Continue to Deliver on Value Promise

Fogo de Chão Signs Deal to Open in Richmond

Cracker Barrel Launches New Rewards Program

Casual Dining

Mr Gatti's Pizza.

A Slice of Success: Mr Gatti's Pizza Doubles Footprint in 3 Years

Michelin-Starred Esmé Launches New Membership Program

Big Whiskey’s Introduces Table Tailgate Menu for Limited Time

Kitchen Equipment

Cleaning in a restaurant kitchen.

The Ultimate Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Chef-Created App Seeks to Revolutionize Restaurant Kitchen Workflow, Training

How Restaurant Kitchen Automation Can Optimize Labor and Improve Customer Service

Consumer Trends

A touch screen and POS.

How to Prepare for an AI-Driven Future

Survey: 75 Percent Order From Restaurants At Least Once Per Week

Negative Restaurant Reviews are on the Rise: How to Rebuild Trust in 2023

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cole.

Adrienne Cole's Journey from Café Owner to Louisville's Up-and-Coming Restaurateur

Meg Galus Joins Good Ambler as Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Jose Garces Named to President Biden's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Delivery

Delivery Driver inside a car.

Why Delivery Tech is Essential for Full-Service Restaurants

Thanx Joins Olo Connect Partnership Program as First Loyalty Partner

Workplace Catering Platform Foodja Extends Partnership with California Pizza Kitchen

Technology

Restaurant server taking orders at a table.

4 Compelling Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Low-Tech Solutions

POS Solution STOVE Announces New Tools for Reservations and Marketing

Hi Auto and HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications to Showcase Drive-Thru AI at Upcoming Conference

Food Safety

Il Gradino exterior tables.

Why it’s Critical for Restaurants to Maximize Food Safety & Minimize Risks

Technology's Impact on Food Safety and Workforce Optimization in the Restaurant Industry

Cultivating a Strong Food Safety Culture in Full-Service Restaurants

Restaurant Design

Cushing Terrell restaurant design.

The New Rules of Restaurant Design: A Story

Choosing a Restaurant Music System

James Beard 'Outstanding Chef' Rob Rubba on Rethinking Fine Dining

Finance

Cracker Barrel Heat 'n Serve meal.

Cracker Barrel Admits Blame for Continued Traffic Declines

Dave & Buster's Sales are Down, but Optimism Persists

Red Robin Generates $31 Million from Sale-Leaseback Transaction

Menu Innovations

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Case for Hyper-Focused Menus

Ruby Slipper Launches New Fall Flavors

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Celebrate Oktoberfest with Bavarian-Inspired Food Specials

Franchising

Golden Corral's Baby Back Ribs.

How Golden Corral Pulled Off a Comeback for the Ages

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Welcomes Three New Franchisees

Another Broken Egg Cafe Keeps Rolling with Record Sales

Marketing & Promotions

California Pizza Kitchen's salad dressings.

California Pizza Kitchen Boosts Brand Power with CPG Innovation

Chili's to Give Away 'Wing Worn' Jersey from Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Pollard

QSR Automations Named Finalist for Women in Business at 20th Annual Stevie Awards

Beverage

Mocktail at Tupelo Honey.

Functional Mocktails are Having a Moment in Restaurants

Cracker Barrel Releases French Toast Latte for Limited Time

NORMS Partners with Common Space Brewery to Create Limited-Edition IPA

Labor & Employees

Ribs at TGI Fridays restaurant.

TGI Fridays Strives for Relevance in Post-COVID Environment

Georgia Restaurant Association Names Stephanie Fischer CEO and President

The Williams Inn Names Ronald Reda Executive Chef