News

Atlas Restaurant Group acquires majority stake in Big Fish Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2024

The strategic partnership brings to 50 the number of restaurants within Baltimore-based Atlas' portfolio.

2 more reminders that the restaurant business is risky

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: Franchising is no less risky than opening your own restaurant. Just ask former NFL player David Tyree and the former president of McDonald's Mexico.

Financing

Consumers reshape the burger business

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

Technomic Top 500 data reveals a shift in consumer demand for burgers at restaurants, away from traditional fast-food outlets. But they're not all shifting to fast-casual chains.

Leadership

LongHorn Steakhouse promotes Laura Williamson to president

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2024

The former head of finance replaces Todd Burrowes, who is now president of business development for parent Darden Restaurants. It was part of a flurry of leadership changes at the company.

Operations

California's hated PAGA law is being tempered

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

Government Watch: Gov. Newsom has agreed to a compromise that will guarantee the pro-labor legislation lives on, though in weaker form.

Premium

Marketing

There's plenty happening at the high end of the pricing barbell, too

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2024

Reality Check: Decadent meal choices are also proliferating, for a lot more than $5.

Financing

A look at some of the restaurant industry's biggest concerns

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy’s and former chair of the National Restaurant Association, joins the podcast to talk about the state of the industry right now.

Food

Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2024

Menu Talk: Bret and Pat chat about a newly discovered Russian beer, how Sysco encourages innovation from small producers, and why Laurent Tourondel is the Energizer Bunny of the restaurant world.

Marketing

Hooters makes its grocery debut

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2024

Retail Watch: The casual-dining chain is bringing its frozen appetizers and snacks to supermarkets, joining the ranks of restaurants taking the retail plunge.

Food

Subway expands its Sidekicks platform with $3 Footlong Dippers