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Steak 'n Shake Expands in the West

11/18/14: Steak 'n Shake recently opened a flagship store in Santa Monica, marking the chain's first entrance into the California market.

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

Menu Innovations

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Case for Hyper-Focused Menus

IHOP Announces Menu of New Fall Flavors

BJ’s Restaurants to Bring Back Coveted Pizookie Pass on October 3

Marketing & Promotions

California Pizza Kitchen's salad dressings.

California Pizza Kitchen Boosts Brand Power with CPG Innovation

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

Denny's Launches 'Trillion-Dollar Incubator Contest'

Chef Profiles

Adrienne Cole.

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

Henderson Beach Resort Names Tyler Simmons Executive Chef

The Gwen Promotes Jason Sundberg to Director of Bars & Restaurants

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

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

Food Safety

Chef using a tablet inside a kitchen.

Why Restaurants Should Leverage IoT for Enhanced Food Safety

Francine L. Shaw Pens Food Safety Book

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

Labor & Employees

Monte Silva Shift Happens.

The Difference Between a Restaurant Coach and Consultant

Union Square Hospitality group Names John Ragan President of USHG Restaurants

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Dishes Out Leadership Awards

Technology

A touch screen and POS.

How to Prepare for an AI-Driven Future

Appelago Helps Brands Build Mobile Engagement

SevenRooms Launches Revenue Management Solution

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

Chain Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse exterior at night.

These are the Most-Beloved Restaurant Brands in America

PJ Whelihan's Announces Opening of 23rd Location

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

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

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

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

Casual Dining

Ponderosa and Bonanza turkey.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Continue to Deliver on Value Promise

Perini Ranch Steakhouse Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Multiple Activations

Thai and Japanese Fusion Concept 11 Tigers Releases New Menu Items