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Workforce

Snooze's outstanding GMs and chefs get a big cash reward, plus free time to spend it

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2024

The five-figure bonuses are in addition to $5,000 in "life improvement" money and a paid month off for standout employees of the 70-unit family-dining chain.

Leadership

First Watch co-founder Ken Pendery dies at age 70

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2024

He was involved in the daytime dining chain for 38 years, many of them spent as CEO. "Ken's impact and influence is—and will forever be—felt throughout our organization," current CEO Chris Tomasso said.

Financing

First Watch blazes its own path on tech, aiming for multiple benefits

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2024

The breakfast-and-lunch chain is proceeding slowly and selectively in building its stack.

Technology

Golden Corral deals with the aftermath of a data breach

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

Nearly 200,000 individuals may have had personal information swiped, according to the buffet chain. Meanwhile, at least 11 parties are recruiting potential victims for legal action against the brand.

Food

IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with chef Arthur Carl at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

As VP of culinary at the chain, Carl is filling menu gaps by balancing creativity with value.

Financing

After shutting 60 namesake units, Denny's readies Keke's for expansion

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2024

A Keke's unit was opened for the first time outside of Florida, to encouraging results, the company said. It sports a new look and menu, as well as alcoholic beverages.

Workforce

With the tip credit falling, D.C.'s full-service restaurants cut payrolls 4.4%

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2024

Yet QSRs and sit-down places outside of Washington stepped up their hiring.

Operations

Denny's inks a 250-unit deal with ghost-kitchen specialist Franklin Junction

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

The diner chain also announced preliminary sales results for Q4, with comps rising 1.5% at franchised units and sliding 1.2% at corporate stores.

Operations

First Watch agrees to acquire one of its largest franchisees

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 08, 2024

The chain will pick up 21 restaurants in North Carolina, bringing total franchised location acquisitions since May to 44.

Operations

Christmas is the busiest day of the year for Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

After unwrapping presents and getting out of PJs, families come for big breakfasts and homestyle meals at the chain’s locations, which traditionally stay open on Dec. 25.

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