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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

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

Finance

Ribs, turkey and sides at Famous Dave's.

Famous Dave’s Parent Actively Seeking Another Acquisition

Historic Colorado Concept Casa Bonita Files for Bankruptcy

Inside the Bankruptcy Saga of Punch Bowl Social, a Chain Derailed by COVID

Chef Profiles

Steamed Dumpling

Chef David Lee's Plant-Based Empire Preps for Growth

Uchi Announces Dina Butterfield as Chef de Cuisine

Travelle at The Langham Names Qi Ai Chef de Cuisine

Beverage

At Taffer’s Tavern, the classic margarita is served on draft and then garnished.

The Lucrative Possibilities of Cocktails on Tap

Gordon Biersch Launches Mexican-Style Lager

The Bollinger Family to Acquire Ponzi Vineyards

Delivery

5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Ember Group Creates Virtual Brand to Meet Demand Across Portfolio

The Third-Party Delivery Reckoning

Menu Innovations

Conserva tablescape.

How Barcelona Wine Bar Built a New Business During the Pandemic

Wingers Adds Crazy Good Salads to Menu

Bad Daddy’s Expands Menu with More Handcrafted Favorites

Chain Restaurants

Wingers plate of wings.

Wingers is Charting a Post-Pandemic Growth Spurt

Toasted Yolk Café Prepares for a Growth Push

Glory Days Grill Celebrating 25 Years

Labor and Employee Management

Restaurant employee laughing behind the counter.

The Critical Role of Employee Experience in Creating Loyal Diners

Ember Group Appoints Andy Boles as GM of Buccan

Tip Credits, Tip Pooling, and Tip Sharing Could Get More Complicated and Risky

Casual Dining

Angry Crab Shack

Next-Gen Brands: Ambitious Angry Crab Shack Forges Ahead

Los Chingones to Open in Fort Collins, Colorado

Quaker Steak & Lube Introduces New 'All-American Summer' Menu

Food Safety

A farm of lettuce in a row.

How Can Restaurants Ensure Safety as They Reopen?

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Welcome Guests with Upgraded Experience

Famous Dave’s Continues to Master the Off-Premises Game

Consumer Trends

covid restaurant

Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

WeShield and NYC Hospitality Alliance to Offer Free PPE for Reopened Restaurants

Restaurant Leaders Release New National Indoor Dining Safety Standards

Kitchen Equipment

Chefs at work in a restaurant kitchen.

How to Budget for Restaurant Maintenance

Eastern Tabletop and Vyv Introduces CLEANOHR Antimicrobial Lighting Products and Solutions

Unified Brands Now Offering Groen Fudge Mixing Kettle

Marketing & Promotions

How to Navigate Localized Marketing Through COVID-19

Mellow Mushroom Celebrating 4/20 with $4.20 Munchies

Buddy's Pizza Adds Hudsonville Ice Cream to Menu

Franchising

Jinya Ramen Bar exterior on a city block.

JINYA Creates New Growth Vehicle to Meet COVID Times

Outer Banks Boil Company Opening in Virginia Beach

On The Border Embarks on Expansion with New Texas Location

Technology

QR code on a table.

Pay-at-the-Table Technology Pays Off for Restaurants

Slice Secures $40 Million Investment Round

Tech Startup Sunday Launches Following $24 Million Seed Financing Round