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Restaurant Vet Ted Balestreri is a ‘Legend’

The NRA recognized the longtime business leader for his many contributions and steadfast dedication to the restaurant industry.

Chain Restaurants

A chicken and waffles dish from Huddle House.

New CEO Brings Culture of Winning to Perkins, Huddle House

Big Bad Breakfast Announces Opening Date for Little Rock Location

Bloomin’ Brands to Part Ways with Casual Dining Leader Gregg Scarlett

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

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

Labor & Employees

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Difference Between a Restaurant Coach and Consultant

The Kimpton Gray Hotel Names Luis Silva Executive Chef

Union Square Hospitality Group Names John Ragan President of USHG Restaurants

Marketing & Promotions

California Pizza Kitchen's salad dressings.

California Pizza Kitchen Boosts Brand Power with CPG Innovation

Carrabba Hosting 'Four Weeks of Pasta' in October

Ninety Nine Restaurant to Let Kids Eat Free Every Sunday in October

Finance

The Wing Experience platter of wings.

FAT Brands Acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

Tilray Brands Acquires Shock Top, Seven Other Beer and Beverage Brands

Robert Thompson Secures $200M to Fuel Eatertainment Empire

Menu Innovations

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Case for Hyper-Focused Menus

Red Robin Unveils New Lineup of Improved Burgers

Friendly's Launches New Fall and Winter LTOs

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cole.

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

Dallas' Metropolitan Café to Reopen with New Owner and Chef

Henderson Beach Resort Names Tyler Simmons Executive Chef

Consumer Trends

Texas Roadhouse exterior at night.

These are the Most-Beloved Restaurant Brands in America

How to Prepare for an AI-Driven Future

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

Beverage

Mocktail at Tupelo Honey.

Functional Mocktails are Having a Moment in Restaurants

Il Mulino New York Partners with Longtime Winemaker Ruffino

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

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

Technology

Chef using a tablet inside a kitchen.

Why Restaurants Should Leverage IoT for Enhanced Food Safety

Fiserv Expands Clover and BentoBox Integration

SpotOn to Sell Sports & Entertainment Business to Shift4

Franchising

The Melting Pot's Oktober FondueFest Menu.

Despite Inflation, Tradition Drives Diners to The Melting Pot

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

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Welcomes Three New Franchisees

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

Casual Dining

Ponderosa and Bonanza turkey.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Continue to Deliver on Value Promise

Perini Ranch Steakhouse Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Multiple Activations

Walk-On's Adds Chris Porcelli and Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling to C-Suite