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Ponderosa Steakhouse

Ponderosa Announces Egyptian Expansion

Ponderosa International Development announced an agreement granting franchise rights to Egypt to Kareem Awny Abdel Dayem.

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

Chef Profiles

Chef Suzette Gresham poses outside her restaurant.

The Formidable Suzette Gresham Serves Up Tenacity

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Names Francisco Crespo Executive Chef

Nic Tsikis, Alto-Shaam’s Longest Serving Chef, Retires After 30-Plus Years

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

Casual Dining

Flip’d by IHOP interior fast casual restaurant.

IHOP to Launch Fast-Casual Concept in Spring

Carrabba’s Offering Free Lasagne with Dine-In Orders

Arooga’s to Unveil New Menu with Half-Off Deal

Finance

The Palm Steakhouse's renowned steaks are served fresh and hand-cut to every guest's request.

The Palm Steakhouse Goes Up for Sale

CapitalSpring Closes Significant Investment in Connor Concepts

Denny’s Unveils New $250 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Chain Restaurants

A group of people play a game at Dave & Buster's.

Inside Dave & Buster’s Customer-Centric Revitalization

JINYA Ramen Bar Signs New Deal in Henderson, Nevada

Smokey Bones Offering Customers Uber Vouchers

Labor and Employee Management

Young diners sit around a restaurant table.

How Restaurants Attract Millenials in 2020: Stand for something

Restaurants Have Added 308,700 Jobs This Year

Another Broken Egg Lands Paul Macaluso as CEO

Consumer Trends

Known for its namesake wine, Chianti is just one of many Italian regions that exports specialty goods to the U.S.

Italian Restaurants Face a Chilling Effect from Tariffs

Survey: Dining Experience Can Still Beat Convenience

Why are People Drinking Less Craft Beer?

Kitchen Equipment

Buyer's Guide

The 2020 Restaurant Buyer’s Guide

HOSPECO Unveils New Compact Menstrual Care Product Dispenser for Smaller Restrooms

Cropsticks, of Shark Tank Fame, Reinvents an Ancient Utensil

Franchising

Eggs Up Grill

Eggs Up Grill Heats Up Expansion

Bob & Edith’s Diner Looks to Grow through Franchising

Golden Corral Offering Franchisees Incentives to Remodel Restaurants

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

Technology

Inside an Eggs Up Grill restaurant.

How Restaurants Can Boost Efficiency Without Shortchanging Guest Experience

Fourth Enterprises Picks New CEO

TripAdvisor Acquires Menu Management Company SinglePlatform

Beverage

At Marisol, Dolin Dry Vermouth stars alongside mezcal and celery root liqueur.

Why Vermouth Should Be On Your Beverage Menu

Bardstown Teaming with Prisoner Wine Company on Collaborative Bourbon

Philadelphia’s Thirsty Dice Unveils Star Wars Cantina Menu

Marketing & Promotions

Person taking picture of vegetables with their mobile phone.

Instagram for Effective Restaurant Marketing

Shoney’s Giving Away Hot Fudge Cakes on December 5

Cracker Barrel to Make Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut with Tiny Store

Menu Innovations

Nebraska restaurant Dish incorporates Japanese flavors into its New American menu.

The Finer Points of Japanese Cuisine

Savoie Italian Eatery Introduces Weekend Brunch Menu

Jones Dairy Farm Introduces Chicken Apple Sausage Links