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Beer and a pretzel at Granite City.

Famous Dave's to Acquire Granite City Food and Brewery

Beer and a pretzel at Granite City.

Granite City Files for Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale

Legal Sea Foods lobster bake

FSR 50: Top 10 High-Performing Regional Chains

Granite City Food & Brewery

Granite City Food & Brewery Opens in Michigan

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. announces the opening of its first location in Michigan, which is the 27^th Granite City location.

Casual Dining

Bloomin’ Still Considering Sale of Company, Other Options

IHOP Adds 'Pancakes for Life' Sweepstakes to National Pancake Day Celebration

The Cheesecake Factory Introduces Ice Cream Line in Grocery Stores

Beverage

Roka Akor has embraced the shochu trend, even going so far as to make its own infusions.

Is Shochu the Next Big Japanese Spirit to Hit U.S. Menus?

Pedal Haus Brewery to Bring New Location to Downtown Chandler

Innovative Dining Group Launches CBD Cocktail

Franchising

Shuckin Shack's Jonathan Weathington.

Why Full-Service Franchising is Staging a Comeback

Eggs Up Grill's CFO Shifts to Multi-Unit Franchisee

Twin Peaks Surges Into 2020

Finance

Beer and a pretzel at Granite City.

Famous Dave's to Acquire Granite City Food and Brewery

Denny’s CEO: Consumers Drawn to Innovation

Warm Weather Gives Restaurant Sales a Boost

Chain Restaurants

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

Barcelona Wine Bar is Ready to Be Itself

Shula’s Restaurant Group Launches First Rewards Program

Golden Corral Opens in Janesville, Wisconsin

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

Chef Profiles

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

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

Foo Kanegae's Solo Project to Open February 27

Chef Imran Mookhi to Debut Khan Saab in Fullerton

Menu Innovations

Spectacle still goes a long way at casino restaurants, as demonstrated by the smoky chocolate cigar dessert at the Mayfair.

Welcome to a New Era of Casino Dining

Huddle House Introduces New Homestyle Skillets

Buffalo Wings & Rings Rolls Out Limited-Time Lent Menu

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

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

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

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Introducing Semperfresh Coatings for Reduced Plastic Packaging and Food Waste

VITO Fryfilter Gets ISO Certified

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

Technology

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

These are the Top Barriers Facing Restaurants Today

QikServe Joins Forces with FreedomPay

Toast Raises $400M in Funding Round

Consumer Trends

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

Why Solo Diners Matter for Restaurants

Where and When Local Restaurants Can Win

Can Casual Dining’s Biggest Brands Recapture their Soul?