Mike Dempsey

Meet the technology innovators on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2020 Power List

Meet the technology innovators on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2020 Power List

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises jumps into better-burger scene with Chicago-focused chain

Signature menu items define concepts, help drive sales

Increased coffee demand perks up chain sales

With the addition of a headline-grabbing burger creation and a limited-time offer of a Northeastern coastal favorite, the hot-food side of Friendly’s menu has been sizzling lately.
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During Nation’s Restaurant News’ conversation with 2010 Golden Chain winner Sally Smith, the Buffalo Wild Wings chief executive expounded on her restaurant industry experience, how the casual-dining chain...