Argonne Capital buys 40 Applebee’s units

Oct 15, 2011

Locations sold by Atlanta-based franchisee led by Applebee’s brand founder, Bill Palmer

Babalu Development to grow local tapas concept

Oct 15, 2011

Four restaurant veterans have teamed up to create Babalu Development LLC, a partnership that intends to expand the single-unit Jackson, Miss., restaurant Babalu Tacos and Tapas into new markets...

DineEquity sells 17 Applebee's restaurants to franchisee

Oct 14, 2011

Transaction to net nearly $16M, brings Applebee's close to 95% franchised

LYFE Kitchen debuts

Oct 14, 2011

Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from LYFE Kitchen's chief communications officer...

Chains raise funds for breast cancer charities

Oct 13, 2011

Caribou Coffee, Hooters, Panera Bread, La Madeleine among restaurant brands contributing to various breast cancer research and awareness nonprofits

Frisch's to rethink Golden Corral division

Oct 13, 2011

Franchisee hires investment bank to explore strategic alternatives

Darden buys two seafood brands

Oct 13, 2011

Darden Restaurants Inc. has acquired two small seafood chains, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Wildfish Seafood Grille, in a $59 million cash transaction, the casual-dining restaurant company said late Wednesday...

Casual-dining chains in for rocky 2012

Oct 13, 2011

Economic challenges for casual-dining chains will persist into 2012, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs securities analysts Michael Kelter and Chris Cerrone...

Tony Roma’s debuts three courses for under $20

Oct 13, 2011

Tony Roma’s has launched a limited-time, three-course meal offer for under $20 per person until Nov. 20...

Mexican street food inspires chef

Oct 13, 2011

Aguas frescas, carnitas, tortas and other street food all inspired Jared Cannon during a recent visit to Mexico City...