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Highway 55

N.C. Burger Chain Revamps With New Name: Highway 55 Burgers and Shakes

Andy’s Burgers Shakes & Fries has officially changed its name to Highway 55 as of Feb. 24, 2012.

Casual Dining

Ponderosa and Bonanza turkey.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Continue to Deliver on Value Promise

Kaffee Hopkins Elevated to VP of Marketing at Sterling Hospitality

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

Menu Innovations

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Case for Hyper-Focused Menus

G's Tasty Pizza Adds More Dietary Friendly Menu Options

Melting Pot to Release Oktober FondueFest Menu

Franchising

Mr Gatti's Pizza.

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

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Welcomes Three New Franchisees

How Golden Corral Pulled Off a Comeback for the Ages

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

Labor & Employees

Ribs at TGI Fridays restaurant.

TGI Fridays Strives for Relevance in Post-COVID Environment

Sterling Hospitality Appoints Kaffee Hopkins VP of Marketing

Counting House Restaurant at 21c Museum Hotel Durham Names Stephanie Klos Executive Chef

Chain Restaurants

The aesthetic at camp pickle (above) is a 1940s summer camp/national park theme, designed to appeal to everyone from Gen Zs and millennials to Boomers.

Robert Thompson Secures $200M to Fuel Eatertainment Empire

O'Charley's Launches Discount Offers to Raise Money for The Folded Flag Foundation

Hooters Alumnae Can Eat Free on October 4

Technology

Chef using a tablet inside a kitchen.

Why Restaurants Should Leverage IoT for Enhanced Food Safety

Brinker International Taps Tattle to Optimize Guest Feedback

How to Prepare for an AI-Driven Future

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cole.

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

The Gwen Promotes Jason Sundberg to Director of Bars & Restaurants

Meg Galus Joins Good Ambler as Executive Pastry Chef

Marketing & Promotions

California Pizza Kitchen's salad dressings.

California Pizza Kitchen Boosts Brand Power with CPG Innovation

Whiskey Cake Launches New $7 Social Hour

Chili's to Give Away 'Wing Worn' Jersey from Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Pollard

Beverage

Mocktail at Tupelo Honey.

Functional Mocktails are Having a Moment in Restaurants

Cracker Barrel Releases French Toast Latte for Limited Time

NORMS Partners with Common Space Brewery to Create Limited-Edition IPA

Finance

The Wing Experience platter of wings.

FAT Brands Acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

Darden Isn't Concerned with Promotional Activity in the Marketplace

Cracker Barrel Admits Blame for Continued Traffic Declines

Kitchen Equipment

Cleaning in a restaurant kitchen.

The Ultimate Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

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

How Restaurant Kitchen Automation Can Optimize Labor and Improve Customer Service

Consumer Trends

Sixty-two percent of consumers won’t visit brands that censor their reviews.

Negative Restaurant Reviews are on the Rise: How to Rebuild Trust in 2023

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

The Key to Winning Late-Night Restaurant Customers? Streamlined Menus

Food Safety

Il Gradino exterior tables.

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

Francine L. Shaw Pens Food Safety Book

Technology's Impact on Food Safety and Workforce Optimization in the Restaurant Industry

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