Ruby Tuesday

Asian invasion

By Joan M. Lang on Nov. 01, 2011

Fresh, accessible takes on Asian ingredients and cooking techniques. Inviting, contemporary décor. Friendly, English-speaking service. Westernized trappings like wine and beer, specialty cocktails and desserts that aren’t made of red beans.

Casual's downturn costs Ruby Tuesday another 95 restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2016

The grill-and-bar concept will retrench to 551 company units and about 68 franchises.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Sep. 12, 2013

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is a chain of fast-casual restaurants with items made to order from fresh ingredients and include more than 50 housemade salsas and...

Food

5 burgers spotlighting squash

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 09, 2016

Operators are experimenting with squash-topped burgers and squash patties using a variety of gourd types.

Another investor’s curbside treasure?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2014

Some of the restaurant industry’s best-known and most-venerable brands are providing acquisition opportunities seldom seen outside of a yard sale. Are they dream purchases, or just badly worn bread makers headed for the attic?

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