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Cheesecake Factory: Too Premium For Value, Too Casual For Premium

IHOP, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster Cash In on Catering

Restaurants like IHOP, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster have found a new revenue source as return-to-office hits full force.

The steakhouse experience

Consistency coupled with a dependable casual dining experience are driving today’s steakhouse scene.

For Tommy Bahama, restaurants and retail are a potent pairing

The clothing company has carved out a unique niche in casual dining with its combination of retail stores and restaurants.

CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants

Menu Talk: The casual-dining chain stays ahead of the curve by balancing comfort food favorites with trendsetting food and drinks

In family dining, closing early is good business

Chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to Technomic Top 500 data

Catering is a growth engine for some Top 500 chains

From quick-service to casual dining, brands are seeing a robust catering program as a steady revenue stream

Dining In/Out (04/16/26)

ASCOTT MAKATI ushers in a new season with the latest edition of its Ascott Soirée — Ascott’s global brand campaign that brings together experiences showcasing diverse expressions o...

BJ's Restaurants posts seventh straight quarter of growth

Same-store sales rose 2.4% and traffic was up 2.2%, continuing a hot stretch for the casual-dining chain

How Restaurants Can Create a Dine-In Vibe on Digital Platforms

Top-notch customer service at a restaurant is essentially table stakes today, and leaders in the industry with robust online platforms know the same emphasis on experience applies...

The Subtle Art of Creating a Recognizable Dining Identity

Key Takeaways A cohesive dining identity strengthens customer loyalty and emotional connection. Every touchpoint, from visual branding to service interactions, contributes to the o...

Restaurants turning back the clock to lure customers

Some restaurants are going retro to try to bring customers into dining rooms. Bradley Blackburn got a taste of how they're putting nostalgia - on the menu.

Growth of fine dining reflects broader shift in consumer spending

As India s food service industry matures so does the narrative of its cuisine In 2026 fine dining in India is no longer defined by the urge to prove itself on the global stage What...

Dining In/Out (04/23/26)

AFTER 32 years, Old Swiss Inn, the staple of many a late-night after-show meal in Makati, family outings, and early breakfasts, has announced that it will be closing its Makati bra...

Concord Hospitality Highlights Recent and Upcoming Restaurant Openings

RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality detailed the growth of its dining pipeline with a slate of new and forthcoming restaurant and bar concepts. These offerings range from r...

Restaurant industry navigates ‘complex’ consumer landscape as sentiment hits all-time low

How Fogo de Chão and DineAmic Hospitality are adapting to anxious, value-seeking guests

Fico, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Fico is grounded in Carlton’s historic heritage of Italian culture and generous shared dining.

Riding the Retro Wave

Seeing the the salad bars, Tiffany lamps, and red plastic cups at a number of Pizza Hut restaurants evokes a sense of nostalgia for diners. In this CBS News piece, Tim Sparks, pres...

Dine Brands: Cheap For A Reason (Rating Downgrade)

Common Cuts | Dining and Bar

There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.

San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group has opened À L’ouest, a new French brasserie

The company is in expansion mode and taking its Rare Society steakhouse brand national

DoorDash for Business dishes up new catering and meal management tools

The Top 500 fast-casual restaurant chains that won in 2025

Sales growth slowed for the fast-casual segment overall, but it was a good year to be a Mediterranean or sandwich brand

Bloomin' Brands: Aussie 3-Course Can't Beat Texas Roadhouse