News

An inside look at the IHOb campaign

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2018

In the latest episode of RB's "A Deeper Dive," IHOP President Darren Rebelez talks about the company’s buzzy burger-centric move.

Emerging Brands

5 restaurant preconceptions that died yesterday

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2018

Attendees of the Restaurant Directions conference learned they have to make some adjustments when thinking about industry problems and opportunities.

Emerging Brands

7 ways the restaurant market is changing—for better and worse

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2018

From a plague on malls to a spike in gas prices, new challenges are about to confront restaurant operations of all sizes and ages. Here's a preview.

Financing

Technomic: Restaurant sales are picking up in 2018

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2018

As consumers feel better about their finances, they’re eating out more often.

Workforce

Celebrity restaurateurs ask N.Y. to end the tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2018

Danny Meyer and Dirt Candy’s Amanda Cohen are among the operators asking to pay their servers a larger direct wage.

Workforce

Starbucks expands health benefits for transgender employees

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 26, 2018

The new benefits include procedures that were not previously covered and had once been considered cosmetic.

Operations

Supreme Court upholds ban on steering credit card users

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2018

The high court found that American Express did not violate antitrust laws by prohibiting restaurants and other merchants from urging customers to use cards with lower fees.

Financing

Cheddar’s is next on Darden’s fix-it list

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2018

The casual-dining giant's seven other casual brands generated strong Q4 results. Now the focus is on repairing the newest addition to the fold.

Marketing

Del Taco adds to its name

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

The chain is taking steps to bolster its quality positioning with a new “Fresh Mexican Grill” tagline and changes in the restaurant.

Food

Chipotle is testing a new quesadilla and nachos