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Hooter’s goes out on a limb with fast-casual spinoff

 By Darren Tristano on Mar. 20, 2017

A growing number of full-service restaurants are looking for relief from their financially beleaguered category by spinning off fast-casual satellite concepts.

Financing

Soup’s on

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2009

Gallons of excitement are simmering in the soup pot these days. Although a cup or bowl of soup has long been a standard menu starter, restaurants are now offering more inspired choices and many rotating selections

Top 500 Chains

Hooters

Jun. 12, 2017

The male-friendly chain launched a fast-casual hybrid offshoot called Hoots

The Week in Ideas, May 11, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 11, 2012

A special idea we send out to our friends at Sonic in Tennessee. Plus, an unusual amount of cleavage for one issue of Week in Ideas.

Marketing

Hooters offers complimentary meal for first responders

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 24, 2017

All active EMTs, firefighters and police officers will be able to select a free entree from a special menu.

Sleeper stories of the week

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2013

Some of the industry’s most interesting developments weren’t the big headline-grabbers. But any savvy restaurateur wouldn’t want to miss these developments.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Twin Peaks

Jun. 24, 2014

“Breastaurant” Twin Peaks is a casual-dining concept that offers a varied menu complemented by cold beers.

Financing

Get in the game

Aug. 20, 2014

Now that every other venue offers big screen TVs and half-price beers, it’s crucial to start building a loyal customer base early through strategic promotions. And there’s still time to snag sports fans, as football fever really heats up with preseason August games.

One Boomer’s explanation of polished casual’s rising appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 12, 2015

Fast casual pulled away QSR customers looking for a more upscale experience. One picky consumer is finding the same dynamic leads her to the casual dining chains that don’t feel like one.

NYC restaurants learn to prep for attacks

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 21, 2016

The N.Y.P.D. is working with local operators and other businesses to thwart terrorists and share information.

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