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BJ's Restaurants focused on building a strong foundation for future growth, celebrating its ninth straight quarter of same-store sales and traffic growth.
Snooze is strengthening its leadership and operations to support its next stage of growth, including opening six new restaurants in 2027.
Dine Brands' turnaround strategy is facing a test as takeover pressure mounts, with the company focusing on Applebee's value proposition.
DALLAS -- TGI Fridays today announced a development agreement with LVP Food Service Concepts, LLC, an entity of LV Petroleum, to open five new Fridays restaurants in the Las Vegas…
Corner Bakery Cafe unveiled a revamped prototype in West Plano, Texas, featuring a retro-inspired design and cost-efficient approach to development.
The Melt's CEO and VP of Franchising discuss how a single mission helped rebuild the brand and improve customer satisfaction, leading to impressive Yelp and Google ratings.
Bodine Berger joins Broken Yolk Cafe as director of franchise development, bringing experience from Eggs Up Grill, Steak ‘n Shake, and Domino’s Pizza.
BJ's Restaurants reported an 8.1% increase in same-store sales and 8.3% increase in traffic, with its ninth consecutive quarter of growth.
Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.
Portillo's plans to close a mid-to-high single-digit number of underperforming restaurants and build smaller units going forward.
Out West Restaurant Group, Outback's largest franchisee, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to rising costs and declining sales.
Chef Matt Harding redefines Italian cuisine through fast-casual restaurant chain Piada, which has grown to over 60 locations in seven states.
Red Robin reports its best same-store sales since 2023, driven by its Big Yummm value meals and increased average check size.
Red Robin introduces Spiked Dirty Sodas to its beverage menu, offering several boozy options with a twist on the classic dirty soda trend.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signs a master license agreement to develop the brand across Atlantic Canada’s provinces, led by a local restaurant owner and a UAE-based restaurateur.
The Brass Tap in Palm Coast, Florida, has earned the Training Champion Award for its employees’ dedication to ongoing training.
The Melt targets Orlando and Tampa for its next major markets for franchise expansion, with a focus on MeltBurgers and handspun milkshakes.
The Cheesecake Factory's sales and brand recognition remain strong, defying the decline of the casual-dining category.
Consumers rate The Cheesecake Factory's atmosphere highly, with 92% rating it as 'excellent' or 'very good,' according to Technomic Ignite data.
A 61-unit Outback Steakhouse franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Outback parent Bloomin' Brands set to acquire the locations.
Twin Peaks offers free entrées to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, with additional discounts throughout November and December.
Pizza Hut. Wendy’s. Now, Applebee’s and IHOP? Buyers want to take chains private to avoid market pressure — but Dine Brands isn’t ready yet.
Chili's sales grow 52% over three years with new initiatives
The parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP adopted a shareholder rights plan following reports that investment firms Arkhouse Management and Cobblers Cove are seeking an acquisition.