Nation's Restaurant News — page 42

Pizza Hut passes 9,000 international units with the opening of a new location in Mumbai.

IHOP launches online ordering nationwide through its IHOP N' Go platform, with plans to release a mobile ordering app and test third-party delivery companies.

Premier Restaurant Group acquires Cheeburger Cheeburger, with plans to expand the brand with a new fast-casual format.

Red Robin tests a delivery-only concept, Red Robin Express, in downtown Chicago, offering catering services and partnering with companies like DoorDash.

Barnes & Noble continues to open full-service restaurants, including its newest location in Plano, Texas, with a focus on testing new concepts and learning from customer feedback.

Wendy's makes a big push into delivery, expanding its delivery partnership with Door Dash to 2,500 locations by the end of 2017.

Things are heating up in the restaurant industry. According to federal data cited by Nation’s Restaurant News, restaurant employment jumped significantly in October.

Buffalo Wings & Rings has grown to over 75 units globally, with a focus on elevated food and experiences, and a strong brand identity.

Papa John's lowers same-store sales outlook, citing slow growth in North American stores despite international market success and revenue increase.

Just in time for Halloween, Starbucks has launched a seasonal drink.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to slower profits and increased labor and commodity costs.

Pizza Hut warns customers of a data breach affecting 60,000 customers due to a third-party security intrusion.

The restaurant industry lost 105,000 jobs in September due to the impact of Hurricane Harvey and Irma.

Marco's Pizza CEO Jack Butorac wins the Golden Chain Award for brand growth, with the company expanding to 770 locations across the country.

Freshii closes 18 locations in Target stores due to disappointing sales, and is expected to open 90 to 95 new locations this year.

Marketers may be missing out on the lucrative Baby Boomer market.

Jamba Inc. is seeking a Nasdaq hearing to avoid delisting due to delayed financial reports and major changes in its business model and personnel teams.

Restaurants are feeling the impact of Hurricane Irma, with business owners losing income and sleep due to the storm.

Pizza Hut offers a loyalty promotion, giving members the chance to win free pizza for life by guessing the number of dominoes used in a display.

IHOP tests delivery at select locations in response to customer demand and to attract customers across demographics.

Beef 'O' Brady's is revamping its brand image, shifting away from its traditional Irish pub perception and targeting a new demographic with a modernized concept.

Taco Bell plans to launch Naked Egg Tacos, a new breakfast offering featuring a shell made out of a fried egg.

Restaurant sales fell 2.8 percent in July, with same-store traffic declining 4.7 percent, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

The Cheesecake Factory has decided to forgo promotional deals for the time being.