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Seafood Catches A Wave

Friday’s

Fridays Becomes First National Casual Dining Brand to Join OpenTable

Just in time for the restaurant industry’s busiest night of the year, TGI Fridays is the first national casual dining brand to offer reservations via OpenTable.

TGI Fridays Launches New Dine & Drink Menu

TGI Fridays announced its new Dine and Drink menu, available now through June 19 at participating restaurants.

Finance

The Wing Experience platter of wings.

FAT Brands Acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

Tilray Brands Acquires Shock Top, Seven Other Beer and Beverage Brands

Robert Thompson Secures $200M to Fuel Eatertainment Empire

Technology

Chef using a tablet inside a kitchen.

Why Restaurants Should Leverage IoT for Enhanced Food Safety

Tripleseat Buys Meeting and Event Platform Attendease

Appelago Helps Brands Build Mobile Engagement

Labor & Employees

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Difference Between a Restaurant Coach and Consultant

Union Square Hospitality group Names John Ragan President of USHG Restaurants

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Dishes Out Leadership Awards

Marketing & Promotions

California Pizza Kitchen's salad dressings.

California Pizza Kitchen Boosts Brand Power with CPG Innovation

Carrabba Hosting 'Four Weeks of Pasta' in October

Ninety Nine Restaurant to Let Kids Eat Free Every Sunday in October

Food Safety

Cleaning in a restaurant kitchen.

The Ultimate Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Francine L. Shaw Pens Food Safety Book

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

Consumer Trends

Texas Roadhouse exterior at night.

These are the Most-Beloved Restaurant Brands in America

How to Prepare for an AI-Driven Future

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

Franchising

The Melting Pot's Oktober FondueFest Menu.

Despite Inflation, Tradition Drives Diners to The Melting Pot

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

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Welcomes Three New Franchisees

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cole.

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

Henderson Beach Resort Names Tyler Simmons Executive Chef

The Gwen Promotes Jason Sundberg to Director of Bars & Restaurants

Kitchen Equipment

Matt Luckey, left, and James Passafaro, right, cofounders of Opsi.

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

How Restaurant Kitchen Automation Can Optimize Labor and Improve Customer Service

Strategies for Restaurants to Reduce Food Inventory Loss

Menu Innovations

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Case for Hyper-Focused Menus

IHOP Announces Menu of New Fall Flavors

BJ’s Restaurants to Bring Back Coveted Pizookie Pass on October 3

Beverage

Mocktail at Tupelo Honey.

Functional Mocktails are Having a Moment in Restaurants

Il Mulino New York Partners with Longtime Winemaker Ruffino

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to OpenFirst Lehigh Valley Location in Spring 2024

Casual Dining

Ponderosa and Bonanza turkey.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Continue to Deliver on Value Promise

Perini Ranch Steakhouse Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Multiple Activations

Walk-On's Adds Chris Porcelli and Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling to C-Suite

Chain Restaurants

Fogo de Chão food on a plate.

Inside the Experience-Fueled Rise of Fogo de Chão

PJ Whelihan's Announces Opening of 23rd Location

Pinstripes Names New CFO and CMO

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

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