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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, set a new National SPAM Musubi Day record during its sixth annual celebration on Saturday, August 8, distributing more than 20,000 free SPAM Musubi at participating restaurants nationwide.
Texas Roadhouse says a viral post alleging racist practices was a hoax.
Fresh pasta and Italian food lovers in Jacksonville have something delicious to look forward to.
Chili's is taking over DeBell Golf Club in Burbank, California, turning the clubhouse into the ultimate 19th hole — the post-round tradition where golfers gather to relive the round over food, drinks and stories about sh
Twin Peaks signs South Texas development agreement with InnJoy Hospitality.
The Great Greek nears 100 locations after signing 20 franchise agreements.
Little Greek Fresh Grill CEO Nick Vojnovic shares his experience
Consumers may or may not be rediscovering their love of casual dining restaurants, but investors sure are.
Long John Silver’s is leaning into the pickle craze with a new menu item that puts the seafood chain’s own spin on the trend.
During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth
Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches mobile games for 30% of online orders.
Hawaiian Bros signs deals for 2026 expansion in 3 areas.
The Texas Roadhouse-owned fast-casual concept is reintroducing its Korean Hot Chicken Sandwich and debuting new Korean Hot Chicken Tenders for a limited time this fall.
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CEO Don Conner discusses the multi-unit smokehouse concept's expansion into fast-casual formats and its unique blend of regional American barbecue styles.
The Mediterranean restaurant brand is expanding its California footprint with new locations in Aliso Viejo and Hollywood Park ahead of a 2026 Las Vegas debut.
Shuckin' Shack offers hybrid bar model with seafood and casual atmosphere.
Over the past several years, Chili’s has become the comeback king of the casual-dining sector.
TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette plans to expand the brand globally and digitally
Twin Peaks hosts fantasy football draft parties at 115 locations
Texas Roadhouse becomes largest US casual-dining chain with 755 locations.
Texas Roadhouse reported 6.2% same-store sales growth for the second quarter, driven by strong traffic and its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit weekly sales increases.
Logan's Roadhouse introduces offbeat menu items like the Uncrustables Burger.
Outback Steakhouse co-founder Tim Gannon says turnaround is on track with 1.4% same-store sales rise.
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