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Chili’s tweaks plating practices for better social media photos

May 18, 2015

The casual chain has refined the way it plates menu items, such as placing french fries in stainless-steel containers, in order for dishes to look better in customer photos shared via social media.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Restaurants fight back

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2014

Operators decided this week that enough was enough. Fisticuffs erupted.

Cameron Mitchell group taps millennial staff for concept ideas

By Kelsey Squire on Nov. 01, 2016

The top idea will debut as a pop-up restaurant next year.

Leadership

Applebee's names Joel Yashinsky CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

The former McDonald's executive will take the marketing helm at the casual-dining chain.

SEIU endorses Hillary Clinton

By Kelsey Squire on Nov. 17, 2015

The labor organization said it believes Clinton will stand up for the rights of working people if elected president.

Portillo’s founder opens up about his sale of the chain

May 26, 2015

Dick Portillo said he took a lower offer because he wanted the right private-equity partner.

Chipotle joins forces with Slow Food

Oct. 08, 2014

The proponent of fast-food with a difference is working with the organization, a group dedicated to slowing down and savoring a meal, to promote school gardens and learning about the sources of food.