concepts

Slater's 50/50 chain is sold

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2016

The six-unit chain indicated that it needed capital for a refresh and expansion.

Jose Andres teams up with Compass

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 14, 2017

The two will collaborate at such venues as stadiums and college campuses.

2017 Top 500: Italian

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Italian heavyweight Olive Garden increased sales by 3%, helping to drive the menu category's 1.9% sales growth, to $8.5 billion.

Leadership

Leadership changes at Lettuce Entertain You

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2017

The transition to the second generation of Melmans took a big step forward.

Emerging Brands

5 predictions for emerging concepts

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 01, 2018

Emerging chains, with their innovative spirit and potential for nimble execution, are excellent predictors of changing winds in the restaurant industry. Here are some of our predictions for emerging concepts for 2018.

Concept to Scout: Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room

By Dotty Griffith on Mar. 02, 2015

To visitors, the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room looks and feels like an upscale java lovers’ theme park. Starbucks execs see the interactive coffee shop and restaurant, just blocks from the company’s original store at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, as “the next generation” of Starbucks.