Dennis Pfaff, former COO of FIC Restaurants Inc., parent of Friendly's, and Gillian Begin, its brand and research manager, spoke with Alan Liddle on this week's edition of Extra Serving.

Jun 24, 2020

The chain’s former chief operating officer and its current brand research manager for parent company FIC Restaurants Inc. share the overhaul’s whys, whats and hows in this NRN Extra Serving podcast

Chili’s Grill & Bar chief concept officer named president of Maggiano’s

Jun 08, 2020

Steve Provost returns to Brinker's Italian casual dining brand, replacing Kelly Baltes

Menu Tracker: New offers from Firehouse Subs, Red Lobster and Sweetgreen

May 14, 2020

Plus the latest from Hot Head Burritos, Just Salad, Noodles & Company, Robeks, Smashburger, STK Steakhouse and Velvet Taco

Menu Tracker: New items and deals from Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Red Lobster and Einstein Bros. Bagels

Apr 03, 2020

Plus offers from Barcelona Wine Bar, Bartaco, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Cotton Patch Café, Friendly’s, Panda Express and Velvet Taco

Grocery and restaurant brands forge partnerships amid widespread foodservice layoffs

Mar 31, 2020

The Fresh Market hires furloughed restaurants workers; Donatos and Kroger feed employees

Female C-suite leadership falls for top 50 restaurant chains

Mar 30, 2020

Despite gains in corporate representation, women still have a long way to go toward parity

Beverage Tracker: Drinks from Dunkin’, Starbucks, IHOP and Red Lobster

Mar 18, 2020

Plus libations form Black Tap, Cinnabon, Gloria Jean’s Coffee, It’s a Grind Coffee House, Johnny Rockets, Peet’s Coffee, PJ’s Coffee, Slaters 50/50 and True Food Kitchen

McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, other restaurant chains inform customers on coronavirus pandemic safety efforts

Mar 12, 2020

Shake Shack, Starbucks, Chuck E. Cheese also send letters about how the companies are responding to COVID-19

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and Starbucks

Mar 04, 2020

Plus additions from Baskin-Robbins, Black Seed Bagels, Buffalo Wild Wings, California Tortilla, Cinnabon, IHOP, Hard Rock Café, Johnny Rockets, Newk’s Eatery, Taco Cabana, TooJay’s Deli, Velvet Taco and Zaxby’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and Red Lobster

Feb 13, 2020

Plus new dishes from Black Seed Bagels, City Barbeque, Perko’s Café Grill, Pizza My Heart, Quiznos, Sweetgreen, Taco Mac, Tacodeli, Torchy’s Tacos, Velvet Taco, Vitality Bowls and Your Pie