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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.

Kitchen Equipment

Hands reach over the table at a restaurant.

The Guide to Keeping Rats out of Your Restaurant

HOSPECO Completes the No-Touch Restroom

GreenGate Fresh Adding Washed Cilantro

Franchising

Eggs Up Grill

Eggs Up Grill Heats Up Expansion

Figs by Todd English Kicks Off Franchising Initiative

Looking to Expand, Matchbox Launches Franchising Program

Technology

Inside an Eggs Up Grill restaurant.

How Restaurants Can Boost Efficiency Without Shortchanging Guest Experience

OpenTable Partners with Postmates, Releases Delivery Survey

Punchh Raises $40 Million in Funding Round

Chain Restaurants

IHOP's crispy chicken and pancakes

How IHOP Built America’s Biggest Casual-Dining Chain

Logan’s Roadhouse Introduces 'American Hero Wednesdays' with Free Meals

Applebee’s Launches New Sizzlin’ Entrees for $9.99

Consumer Trends

Restaurant customers cheers glasses around a table.

Creating Customer Connections That Stick

In a Possible Restaurant Recession, Employee Value Proposition Will Rule

Report: Restaurant Sales to Top $1.2 Trillion by 2030

Chef Profiles

Chef Suzette Gresham poses outside her restaurant.

The Formidable Suzette Gresham Serves Up Tenacity

Time Out Market Chicago to Open November 21

Southern Proper Hospitality Names Juan Rivera Corporate Chef

Casual Dining

Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich–Garlic chicken tempura coated in a tangy and spicy Korean glaze, topped with pickles on a ciabatta bun.

Kona Grill's Comeback Starts at the Bar

TGI Fridays Launches New Marketing and Branding Campaign, 'People of All Stripes'

Applebee's Franchisee Buys 29 Locations in Wisconsin

Finance

Houlihan’s Files for Bankruptcy, with Landry's Deal in Place

Why is Outback Mulling Over a Sale?

Red Robin Aims to Recapture the Soul of the Brand

Labor and Employee Management

The Houston-based chain Luby’s amps up its community engagement by letting local nonprofits apply to host a fundraising event at a Luby’s for an evening,

Why Investing in the Community Pays Off for Restaurants

Chicago Restaurants Fight to Save the Tip Credit

Why Brand Culture Can Make or Break a Restaurant

Menu Innovations

Polish and Italian flourishes shine in the Blueberry Marscapone pierogis at Maddon’s Post.

The Ins and Outs of Brunch 2.0

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Offering Thanksgiving To-Go Meals

Umami Burger Introduces Redesigned Menu from Chef Nate Appleman

Food Safety

Carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables on display.

What Restaurants Can Lose Without Foodborne Illness Outbreak Insurance

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

How to Deliver a Safe Gluten-Free Dining Experience

Beverage

Brut IPAs use light, floral hops and are less bitter than the standard IPA.

Why Your Beer List Should Include Champagne-Styled Options

Evil Genius Beer Company Releases 'Won't You Be My Neighbor' Beer

Fleming’s Announces Rare Wine By-the-Glass Offering

Delivery

California Pizza Kitchen's famed barbecue chicken pizza.

California Pizza Kitchen's Passion Starts from Within

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

4.9M DoorDash Users Affected by Data Breach

Restaurant Design

The Smith Puts Culture First as it Grows

Newly Redesigned Pitfire Pizza Reopens in North Hollywood

FOH Names Matt Merkle New Vice President of Sales

Marketing & Promotions

Interior of Buffalo Wings & Rings.

Buffalo Wings & Rings Wants to Break the Chain Perception

Umami Burger Giving Away Burgers and Fries on November 15

Rock Bottom to Kick Off 'Wicked Elf' with Tapping Parties