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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.

Labor and Employee Management

Chef preparing food.

How Restaurant Owners Can Encourage People to Apply for Jobs

Friendly's Owner Hires Roberto De Angelis as Chief Experience Officer

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Promotes Three to Senior Executive Roles

Beverage

El Che Specializes in Argentine fare and South American Wines.

Wine Service for Restaurants in a Post-COVID World

Phantom Creek Estates Names Mark Beringer Director of Winemaking

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Teaming with Sierra Nevada on New Summer Brew

Chef Profiles

During the pandemic, Girl & the Goat began shipping menu favorites, like the Goat Empanadas.

Chef Stephanie Izard's Foodservice Empire Keeps Growing

Building a More Inclusive Foodservice Industry with Dilsa Lugo

Jungsik Names Yoonjung Oh New Executive Pastry Chef

Consumer Trends

COVID-19 masks.

Are Mask Mandates Back on the Table for Restaurants?

Consumers Big Fans of Ordering Delivery During Summer Games

What’s Next for Independents as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Closes?

Franchising

Twin Peaks Smokestack burger.

Twin Peaks Uses Mountain-Sized Momentum to Create Growth Opportunities

Walk-On's to Open in Hammond, Louisiana

Angry Crab Shack Ready to Ride Momentum Into 2021

Kitchen Equipment

Glass jars of food.

Exploring the Safest Food Packaging Options

Butterball Farms Unveils New Products

Frontline International Introduces Direct Plumb Oven System

Delivery

DoorDash, Grubhub File Lawsuit over San Francisco's Permanent Cap on Fees

5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

Menu Innovations

Cross Valley Farms Apple Pineapple Pico De Gallo.

US Foods' Answer to the Labor Shortage: Product Innovation

Logan's Roadhouse Upgrades Buns; Introduces Southern Fried Catfish

Ruby Tuesday Brings Virtual Concept to In-Store Menu

Marketing & Promotions

Dave & Buster's customers watch sports on TV with drinks in their hands.

Dave & Buster's Enters the World of NFTs

Twin Peaks adds 'Twin Peaks Light' to Beverage Menu

Chili's Launches 'Chili's Girl Summer' Giveaway

Food Safety

Carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables on display.

Keeping Your Restaurant Safe and Sanitary with Tech Advancements

Hospeco Brands Group Showcases 'Just Right' VyBlend Synthetic Vinyl Gloves

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Welcome Guests with Upgraded Experience

Finance

Empty tables inside a restaurant.

ENTRÉE Act Would Provide $60 Billion in Relief to Restaurants

BBQ Holdings Completes Acquisition of Village Inn and Bakers Square

Transaction Volumes Continue to Climb for Full-Service Restaurants

Restaurant Design

During the more temperate months, restaurants were able to move dining outdoors but blustery weather will require more creativity.

Al Fresco in the Snow? Restaurants Try to Keep Outdoor Dining Alive

Famous Dave's to Open First Line-Service and Drive-Thru Stores in June

Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID

Technology

Myths and Facts: Investing in Restaurant Tech When Budgets are Tight

Digital Workplace YOOBIC Raises $50 Million in Series C Funding Round

Choco Raises $100M in Series B Funding

Chain Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse sign.

Texas Roadhouse Draws the Blueprint for a Restaurant Resurgence

Buffalo Wild Wings Offering BOGO Boneless Deal on National Chicken Wing Day

The Cheesecake Factory Flexes Off-Premises Muscles

Casual Dining

P.F. Chang’s new menu.

P.F. Chang's Explores Going Public

The Rock & Rye at Sweetwater Music Hall to Open August 2

J. Rieger & Co. to Debut New F&B Concept Electric Park Garden Bar this Fall