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CEO Mina Haque explains how the 54-year-old brand is adapting to changing consumer habits without abandoning its casual-dining roots.

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.

Savory Fund, the restaurant-focused private equity firm behind category leaders like Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, announced its strategic investment in Zao Asian Grill, the fast-casual concept delivering fresh, bold, Asian-insp

- Fast Casual - Finance - News Savory Fund invests in Zao Asian Grill to scale pan-Asian concept The 23-unit fast-casual brand was founded by veteran restaurateur Dave Duffin and r

Savory Fund invests in Zao Asian Grill for national growth

Tony Roma's CEO shares tips on building franchise model profitability

The chain’s turnaround — aided by value plays, menu innovation and marketing spend — is nearing an inflection point as it prepares to open new stores.

The live audio webcast can be accessed through Brinker's investor relations website.

In the full-service sector, the gap is widening between the casual-dining leaders (like Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse) and chains that are struggling to remain innovative and relevant.

Brinker International's Chili's brand has seen significant stock growth by prioritizing foundational technology upgrades like Wi-Fi and payment systems over flashy AI investments.

The casual-dining giant reached a historic milestone fueled by 5.8% same-store sales growth and the continued success of its rewards program.

New research highlights how premium branding and strategic product mixes are driving significant sales growth for convenience store roller grill programs.

Melting Pot, the 93-unit fondue franchise, continues to see strong momentum following record-breaking sales for Valentine’s Day and new growth in Birmingham, led by a current franchise owner.

EverPass Media's CMO outlines how multi-unit restaurant and bar operators can leverage major sporting events like the World Cup to build long-term customer loyalty and year-round traffic.

In August 2017, the late, great Kent Taylor was asked about third-party delivery, which was just bursting onto the scene at the time.

Red Lobster restaurants are getting their biggest facelift in years as the chain continues its trek back from bankruptcy.

United Franchise Group's Bob Andersen has led The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's growth since 2021, with international expansion ongoing.

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.

A federal court judge has refused to overturn an arbitrator award in favor of a franchisee in a dispute with Dickey’s, saying that the arbitrator did not overstep his authority in awarding the operator $700,000 in damages.

Twin Peaks is entering a new chapter after the bankruptcy and breakup of parent company FAT Brands.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired brand known for its Hawaiian plate lunch, has announced the continued growth of its franchise footprint through an eight-unit development deal for the greater

CAVA has introduced several limited-time menu items for the summer, led by the debut of its new Harissa BBQ Pita Chips.

Chili's buys plane tickets for fans to visit new Seattle location.