Exec says deal will help chain compete with fast-casual brands

Owner of fast-casual chain interviewing banks, reports The Wall Street Journal

Chain brings more food prep in-house, executive chef Gregg Brickman says

St. Patrick’s Day is beneficially situated on Monday, before Tuesday’s first-round NCAA tournament games are televised.

Many executives anticipate other major sporting events, notably the NCAA basketball tournament during March Madness and the 2014 World Cup this summer, to have a bigger effect on traffic and sales.

NRN takes a look at 20 restaurant chains best positioned to crack the Top 200 — and what they’re doing to get there...

Systemwide same-store sales fell 2 percent at Joe's Crab Shack

Consumers are conflicted, but confidence is up, according to a report from GE Capital, Franchise Finance.

Chains and independents alike are experimenting with alternative proteins to meet high demand for increasingly pricey chicken wings.