LongHorn Steakhouse

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

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#170, September 29, 2026).

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

Coffee is in, pizza is out, and some legacy QSR chains are struggling with much-needed turnarounds.

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.

New data from Placer.ai shows QSR foot traffic dropped 4.4% in May, while full-service restaurants saw a slight uptick in visits.

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.

American Customer Satisfaction Index data shows Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse leading the casual dining sector as metrics for order accuracy and waitstaff helpfulness improve.

A recent ACSI study highlights how rising menu prices are driving QSR diners toward convenience stores and supermarkets, forcing operators to refocus on perceived value.

- Executives - Marketing & Branding - Casual Dining - News BJ’s Restaurants hires Darden marketer as brand president Monika Saxena joins the casual-dining chain after eight years a

Jersey Mike’s, the fast-casual sub sandwich chain, confidentially filed documents to go public this week, effectively confirming reports earlier this year that it was planning such a move, now 18 months after its sale to Blackstone.

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.

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the award-winning, elevated ‘NextGen Casual’ daytime-only restaurant, announced today its expansion into St.

Construction of a new Longhorn Steakhouse location in Mesquite, Texas, has started, set to open in February 2025 on a 1.34-acre pad site.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery appoints Diana Garcia-Lorenzana as Vice President of Marketing, leading the brand's digital marketing efforts.

WOWorks appoints Jean Boland as Chief People and Culture Officer

Research from SOCi finds a direct correlation between revenue growth and localized digital marketing strategies for top restaurants.

Shuckin’ Shack expands to 12 North Carolina markets with Hickory opening.

Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2018 Golden Chain Award winners, honoring multi-unit restaurant executives who demonstrate key leadership qualities.

Engagement Labs ranked top restaurant brands on social media based on eValue measurement and performance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.