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

McDonald's to reactivate 150M infrequent loyalty guests with new rewards tiers

TGI Fridays launches 3 For All menu starting at $11.99

A new consumer curiosity report indicates that restaurant guests are seeking more flexible menu navigation and transparent ingredient information to justify premium price points.

When restaurant brands discuss international expansion, conversations typically focus on market selection, franchise partner recruitment, and development strategies.

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.

AI fuels boom in fake restaurant websites with misinformation or malware.

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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.

Consumers are bifurcating, trading down for clear value or up for clear quality, and brands that are neither get squeezed, according to Consumer Edge’s Restaurant 2026 Mid-Ye

Sam Stanovich of Craveworthy Brands, Blake Johnson, senior director of Marketing of CEC Entertainment (parent company of Chuck E.

Sweetgreen’s same-store sales fell nearly 13% in the first quarter .

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.

Earlier this year, Smalls Sliders elevated Michael Alberici to chief marketing officer, tapping a seasoned brand leader.

Diners seeking spicy food don’t usually head to Olive Garden.

From a bird’s-eye view, the casual-dining segment had a nice year in 2025.

New CEO Brett Patterson is focusing on balancing rapid market expansion with maintaining the high operational standards of the Chicago-born brand.

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.

Technomic Top 500 reports 2.3% sales growth in full-service sector.