Kevin Reddy says fast-casual operator still has sights set on reaching 2,500 units

Family-dining chain aims to boost check average, improve margins with new initiatives

CEO Frank Klein outlines the chain’s plans, challenges to expansion

Yum division sees it as springboard into emerging markets

NRN editor and restaurant operations expert Ron Ruggless breaks down what you should be watching in the industry this week. Connect with him on the latest operations trends and news at @RonRuggless and ronald.ruggless@penton.com...

Nation’s largest restaurant chain will offer service through Softcard

CEO Charles Bruce confirms published reports that chain will go on auction block

Promotion includes spearheading new POS rollout

Johnny Rockets Route 66 includes drive-thru, drive-in, food truck, movie theater pop-up

The operator responds to the activist investor’s report suggesting detailed operational changes.