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Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme U.S. president, named CEO of The Salty Donut, a rapidly expanding artisanal doughnut chain with locations in Florida and California.

Yard House is a $1 billion brand with double-digit sales growth.

Yard House reaches $1 billion in sales with 10% growth.

Consumers may or may not be rediscovering their love of casual dining restaurants, but investors sure are.

Five months into the job as CEO at Portillo’s, Brett Patterson on Wednesday outlined some of the shifts in strategy that he believes will right the ship for the fast-casual brand.

Kevin Kalicak, who has spent nearly 30 years at Darden, will join the fast casual chain on Sept.

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for serving Chicago-style favorites for more than 60 years, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026.

The casual-dining chain reported 6.5% same-store sales growth driven by menu innovation and a new marketing strategy.

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t really need to offer delivery. It’s one of the hottest restaurant chains in the industry, currently riding a streak of positive same-store sales that dates back to 2010, excluding the pandemic.

Darden's smaller brands drive growth, with LongHorn leading the way.

Darden Restaurants reported record-breaking quarterly sales for LongHorn Steakhouse, driven by a 9.5% increase in same-store sales and high demand for seasonal menu items.

Darden Restaurants reported that LongHorn Steakhouse surpassed $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time, supported by a 9.5% increase in same-store sales and footprint expansion.

Earlier this month, about a year after it was sold out of bankruptcy, the casual-dining Mexican chain On the Border shut down all its company locations, leaving only six franchisee-owned units.

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Us Construction president Rafael Reyes discusses restaurant project challenges and solutions

Ashlee Weisser, who has worked at First Watch since 2023, takes over for the retiring Mel Hope.

Smashburger appoints Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.

The burger chain has appointed Kate Savelli as CMO, alongside new leadership roles for non-traditional development and western operations to drive nationwide growth.

Eight years ago, when the Roark Capital-owned Arby’s bought Buffalo Wild Wings and in the process created the Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, the restaurant world was all about consolidation.

Earlier this week, the barbecue chain Smokey Bones posted an announcement on its website, officially acknowledging what numerous media reports already figured out, that the chain was shutting down.

Chili’s Grill and Bar surged past Olive Garden in 2025 to become the second-largest casual-dining chain in the country behind Texas Roadhouse.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill appoints Kura Sushi's Jeff Uttz as CFO

At Keke’s Breakfast Cafe , marketing is all about people.