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Big Whiskey’s Signs Franchisee for Kansas City

Big Whiskey’s Franchising has announced the signing of its newest franchisee in Kansas City. H2B Restaurants recently secured the rights to open the first Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & B

Casual Dining

Osso Bucco: Tender braised beef is served with Italian brown onion gravy, roasted butternut squash mashed potatoes and is finished with crispy sage.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Could Buy Another Brand

Benihana Returns Home to North Bay Village/Miami Beach with New Look

Former Applebee's President Named CEO at Bravo, Brio Parent Company

Chef Profiles

Chef Lisabet Summa begins each day with a workout to ensure that her mind and body are in the right place before heading to work.

For Chefs, Taking Time Away from Work is Critical

Chef Imran Ali Mookhi to Open Khan Saab in February

The Summit Names Michael Inferrera Executive Chef

Chain Restaurants

Village Inn Owner Declares Bankruptcy

Hooters Opens Doors in Nassau, Bahamas

Rodizio Grill Plans Flagship Location in Orlando

Technology

Cear glass mason jar, burger and fries on brown wooden board.

These are the Top Barriers Facing Restaurants Today

GRUBBRR Integrates with Payment Innovator FreedomPay

Tech Platform OneDine Closes $5M Funding Round

Restaurant Design

Ribs, turkey and sides at Famous Dave's.

Famous Dave's Lays the Groundwork for a Barbecue Empire

Newly Redesigned Pitfire Pizza Reopens in North Hollywood

FOH Names Matt Merkle New Vice President of Sales

Consumer Trends

First Watch Rises to the Top of Casual Dining

Breakfast is Still Going Strong in the Restaurant Industry, Study Says

Restaurant Sales Plummet Down the Stretch in 2019

Labor and Employee Management

Young diners sit around a restaurant table.

How Restaurants Attract Millenials in 2020: Stand for something

NRAEF to Award Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships

Dinex Group Group Picks Sebastien Silvestri as First CEO

Delivery

While many Russo’s units—like the Pearland, Texas, one above—are still close to 5,000 square feet, newer builds are smaller.

Sit-Down Pizzerias Join the Off-Premises Boom

California Pizza Kitchen's Passion Starts from Within

Ghost Kitchens: Their Rise and Why They’re Here to Stay

Menu Innovations

Guests’ obsession with the Girl & The Goat’s green beans led chef Stephanie Izard to start a sauce line.

Restaurants Turn to In-House Specialties to Beat the Competition

Friendly’s Launches Innovative New Kids Program

Applebee's Introduces 'Irresist-A-Bowls' Starting at $7.99

Beverage

A restaurant employee pours a glass of white wine at a table with glasses of red wine.

Wine Tariffs: Restaurants Brace for Uncertain Impact

Uncorking the Biggest Wine Trends of 2020

Prisoner Wine Company Introduces Unshackled Line

Kitchen Equipment

Interior of a restaurant with empty tables.

8 Ways Your Restaurant Can Save Energy

Homer Laughlin China Company Introduces New Butterscotch Color

Visstun: All Paper Products Now Built with 35 Percent Recycled Paper

Finance

Houlihan’s Crispy Cauliflower Stir Fry

Houlihan’s Shutters Restaurants Ahead of Landry's Sale

Granite City Files for Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale

CapitalSpring Closes Significant Investment in Connor Concepts

Food Safety

continuous-use equipment that comes into contact with food should be cleaned every 24 hours.

Expert Tips to Simplify Your Restaurant's Safety Plan

What Restaurants Can Lose Without Foodborne Illness Outbreak Insurance

PathSpot Closes Total of $4M Seed Funding and Brings on Industry Vet

Franchising

Eggs Up Grill

Eggs Up Grill Heats Up Expansion

Twin Peaks Surges Into 2020

A Bennigan's Franchisee Lives the American Dream

Marketing & Promotions

Person taking picture of vegetables with their mobile phone.

Instagram for Effective Restaurant Marketing

Red Lobster Creates 'Snack Tackle Claw' Accessory for Big Game

Rail Trail Flatbread Co. Celebrating Valentine's Day with Heart-Shaped Flatbreads