Cracker Barrel is struggling with traffic as inflationary pressures continue

Sep 27, 2022

Cracker Barrel raised prices 7-8% to deal with external inflation/macroeconomic circumstances as traffic from 65+ guests fell off

The restaurant industry’s latest merchandise craze

Sep 27, 2022

Why are restaurants suddenly making candles?

Texas Roadhouse among brands smelling success with candles

Sep 26, 2022

Honey Cinnamon Butter scent plays off signature item as others ignite merchandise

Darden notes economy weighs on lower-income households

Sep 22, 2022

While Olive Garden and Cheddar’s might feel impact, CEO says in Q1 call, finer-dining brands see increased sales

Bloomin’ Brands names Suzann Trevisan chief human resources officer

Sep 19, 2022

Trevisan joins the casual-dining company from a similar role at Owens Corning

Friday’s signs deal for South and Southeast Asia development

Sep 16, 2022

Casual-dining brand partners with Universal Success Enterprises as master franchisor in 75-unit pact

Restaurant sales growth rebounds, posting best month since March

Sep 16, 2022

Growth is likely due to an increase in consumer confidence, Black Box Intelligence reports

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Schlotzsky’s and Shake Shack

Sep 16, 2022

Plus innovation at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Better than Sex, Black Bear Diner, Blank Street Coffee, Bonchon, Casey’s, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Cici’s, Clean Juice, Eggs Up Grill, Eureka!, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Honeygrow, Hungry Howie’s, Insomnia...

Outback parent Bloomin' Brands expands Grubhub to all concepts

Sep 15, 2022

Third-party deal adds to existing delivery at some Carrabba’s locations

Sep 15, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was, NRN editors discuss Starbucks’ new CEO, California’s fast-food workers’ bill. Plus, hear an interview with Via 313 founders from Take-Away with Sam Oches. ...