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Cotton Patch

Cotton Patch Launches Chicken Fried Pride Campaign

Cotton Patch Cafe, a Southern-inspired restaurant company based in Grapevine, Texas, announced its Chicken Fried Pride Summer 2015 promotion and new menu items.

Marketing & Promotions

At the Melting Pot, Valentine’s specials go beyond fondue-dipped Strawberries.

Why Restaurants Should Extend Valentine’s Day Deals

Sonny’s BBQ Launching 'Spirit of BBQ' Effort for Random Acts of Kindness Day

Shred Photos of Your Ex, Get Free Wings at Hooters on Valentine's Day

Consumer Trends

A woman dines alone with a glass of wine at a restaurant.

Why Solo Diners Matter for Restaurants

Welcome to a New Era of Casino Dining

Warm Weather Gives Restaurant Sales a Boost

Technology

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

These are the Top Barriers Facing Restaurants Today

Toast Raises $400M in Funding Round

Yelp Releases New Products for Multi-Location Businesses

Casual Dining

Customers drink wine at a table while dining at Barcelona Wine Bar.

Barcelona Wine Bar is Ready to Be Itself

Huddle House Introduces New Homestyle Skillets

Shoney’s Unveils '2 Can Dine for $24.99’ Valentine's Day Deal

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

Pedal Haus Brewery to Bring New Location to Downtown Chandler

Innovative Dining Group Launches CBD Cocktail

Menu Innovations

Four decades later, Cheese Fondue remains a guest favorite at The Melting Pot.

Cheese Isn't Slowing Down on Restaurant Menus

Buffalo Wings & Rings Rolls Out Limited-Time Lent Menu

Asian Mint Launches Limited-Time Menu Through March

Restaurant Design

People sitting in front of table talking and eating.

How a Mezzanine Floor Can Benefit Restaurants and Bars

Famous Dave's Lays the Groundwork for a Barbecue Empire

Newly Redesigned Pitfire Pizza Reopens in North Hollywood

Franchising

Shuckin Shack's Jonathan Weathington.

Why Full-Service Franchising is Staging a Comeback

Twin Peaks Surges Into 2020

A Bennigan's Franchisee Lives the American Dream

Labor and Employee Management

Two restaurant employees prepare food in the back of the house.

The Importance of Training and Development for Restaurants

Il Palio at the Siena Hotel Picks Annabel Butler as Restaurant Manager

NRAEF to Award Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships

Chain Restaurants

Steak and ribs at Outback Steakhouse restaurant.

Bloomin’ Executive Chairman Steps Down, Two Execs Depart

Genghis Grill Donates $23K to Folds of Honor

Famous Dave's to Acquire Granite City Food and Brewery

Chef Profiles

The Almaco Ceviche features longfin yellowtail, pickled mangos, avocados, and peanuts.

Opposites Attract at Chef Todd Duplechan's Vixen’s Wedding

Chef Imran Mookhi to Debut Khan Saab in Fullerton

Hotel Bel-Air Names Michael Treanor Executive Chef

Kitchen Equipment

Interior of a restaurant with empty tables.

8 Ways Your Restaurant Can Save Energy

Introducing Semperfresh Coatings for Reduced Plastic Packaging and Food Waste

VITO Fryfilter Gets ISO Certified

Delivery

The exterior of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant.

The Battle for Brand Value: Why Restaurants are Rejecting Third-Party Delivery

Sit-Down Pizzerias Join the Off-Premises Boom

California Pizza Kitchen's Passion Starts from Within

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

Finance

Denny’s CEO: Consumers Drawn to Innovation

Massachusetts Landmark The Castle Restaurant Goes Up for Sale

Activist Seeks More Seats on Bloomin’s Board