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Bombshells Restaurant & Bar seen at night.

RCI Hospitality Holdings to Open Three Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Locations

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar.

Bombshells Locations to Provide Free Meals and Drinks on Veterans Day

Bombshells

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Opening 8th Houston Location

Just in time for pro football’s big game, Bombshells Restaurant & Bar announced “Opening Day” on Thursday, January 30, in southwest Houston, completing the chain’s three-year plan to build bran ...

Sex-Appeal-Themed Bombshells Opens Third Location

Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. announced the opening of its newest military- and sex-appeal-themed Bombshells sports bar and restaurant in Austin, Texas.

Chain Restaurants

The Game is About to Change at Dave & Buster’s

Bob & Edith's Diner Aims to Accelerate Franchise Growth in the Washington D.C. Area

Umami Burger Team with with DJ Duo NERVO on 'Pickle Burger'

Finance

Famous Dave’s barbecue platter.

Famous Dave’s Witnesses a Boom in Sales

A Restaurant Revitalization Fund Resource for Foodservice Operators

The Paycheck Protection Program Remains a Restaurant Lifeline

Consumer Trends

covid restaurant

Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

WeShield and NYC Hospitality Alliance to Offer Free PPE for Reopened Restaurants

Restaurant Leaders Release New National Indoor Dining Safety Standards

Franchising

Jinya Ramen Bar exterior on a city block.

JINYA Creates New Growth Vehicle to Meet COVID Times

Mr. Brews Taphouse to Open First Florida Location

Jon Taffer Signs Deal to Open 10 Taffer's Tavern Units in the Southeast

Menu Innovations

At Taffer’s Tavern, the classic margarita is served on draft and then garnished.

The Lucrative Possibilities of Cocktails on Tap

Frisch’s Big Boy Adds Sliders and Strawberry Desserts to Menu

Another Broken Egg Cafe Plans Opening in Westlake, Ohio

Restaurant Design

During the more temperate months, restaurants were able to move dining outdoors but blustery weather will require more creativity.

Al Fresco in the Snow? Restaurants Try to Keep Outdoor Dining Alive

Famous Dave's to Open First Line-Service and Drive-Thru Stores in June

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Unified Brands Now Offering Groen Fudge Mixing Kettle

LSI Industries Launches New Advantage Series Vaportite Luminaire

Food Safety

A farm of lettuce in a row.

How Can Restaurants Ensure Safety as They Reopen?

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Welcome Guests with Upgraded Experience

Famous Dave’s Continues to Master the Off-Premises Game

Delivery

5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

The Third-Party Delivery Reckoning

Chef Profiles

Steamed Dumpling

Chef David Lee's Plant-Based Empire Preps for Growth

Travelle at The Langham Names Qi Ai Chef de Cuisine

The Carlyle Appoints Sylvain Delpique Executive Chef

Casual Dining

Exterior of an Olive Garden restaurant.

Darden's Sales are Growing in a Big Way

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Offering Takeout and Delivery Easter Specials

TGI Fridays Announces 'Under the Big Top' Menu and Promotion

Labor and Employee Management

Nimbus Kitchen offers entrepreneurs like Jessica McDonald affordable working space, on-site resources, and a supportive community.

Nimbus Kitchen Looks to Solve a Restaurant Industry Pain Point

IHOP Wants to Hire 10,000 Employees

How One Pizza Chain is Accelerating Vaccinations Among its Workforce

Technology

Golden Corral's new-look buffet area, which appears like a residential kitchen with tiled walls and food displayed on buffet bars specifically designed to merchandise Golden Corral favorites.

Panera Founder Helps PAR Technology Finance $500M Purchase of Loyalty Platform Punchh

Former DoorDash Employees Open Digital Food Hall in Bay Area

Punchh Teams with Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream on Mobile Loyalty App

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Buddy's Pizza Adds Hudsonville Ice Cream to Menu

Old Chicago Continues 'Steal a Base, Steal a Beer' Promotion with Colorado Rockies

Beverage

Restaurants no longer need an espresso machine to make killer coffee cocktails.

Rise of Cold Brew Paves the Way for Better Coffee Cocktails

The Bollinger Family to Acquire Ponzi Vineyards

SAPPORO U.S.A. Launches New Superior Light Lager