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IHOP adds new oatmeal offerings to breakfast menu
IHOP said Friday it is expanding its Simple & Fit menu with more whole-grain offerings, including a new line of oatmeal. RELATED • DineEquity to cut 100 jobs, IHOP president to step down • IHOP...
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In-N-Out joins restaurants targeted by Change.org petitions
RELATED • In-N-Out takes trademark complaints to court • In-N-Out Burger expanding to Texas • More restaurant industry operations news Consumers are increasingly asking restaurants to make changes to...
View ArticleRib-eye, tenderloin prices rise
In this weekly Commodities Watch column, John T. Barone, president and commodities analyst for Market Vision Inc., offers a snapshot of the state of commodities for restaurants. Now that Labor Day is...
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Restaurant redesigns focus on visual experience
Restaurant brands that are reimaging themselves are paying close attention to the visual experience within their new prototypes. RELATED • Five steps to local sourcing for restaurants • Johnny Rockets...
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Cracker Barrel rolls out new fall menu items
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced on Monday new fall menu items that feature served-all-day breakfast options and highlight new side dishes. RELATED • Cracker Barrel chairman to retire • Fall...
View ArticlePapa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza plans 100 units in Middle East
Joining a growing number of American restaurant brands opening in the Middle East, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza is expected to announce this week its first overseas unit will open in Dubai before...
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Nancy Kruse, Bret Thorn on menu labeling, calorie counting
In a new monthly series, menu trend analyst Nancy Kruse and NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn debate current trends in the restaurant industry. This installment explores consumer enjoyment of dining in...
View ArticleMcDonald's same-store sales rebound in August
Global same-store sales rebounded slightly for McDonald’s Corp. in August after the company’s extremely rare flat results in July, but challenges related to low consumer confidence persisted across its...
View ArticleRomano’s Macaroni Grill acquires units from franchisee in bankruptcy
Romano’s Macaroni Grill has agreed to acquire four West Coast units from a franchisee in bankruptcy, expanding its casual-dining holdings in its majority ownership’s home region. Dallas-based Macaroni...
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Daily Grill parent launches gastropub concept in Los Angeles
The parent of the casual-dining Daily Grill chain is launching a gastropub concept in Los Angeles that's designed to spark new growth. RELATED • Johnny Rockets joins 'better burger' players with...
View ArticleDairy Queen ends 15-year relationship with ad agency
American Dairy Queen, parent to more than 6,000 quick-service restaurants in the United States, Canada and 18 other foreign markets, has ended its 15-year relationship with advertising agency Grey New...
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Chefs, consumers embrace seafood charcuterie
When it comes to charcuterie, meat typically comes to mind. But lately, another protein has been getting the royal preservation treatment: seafood. And while preserving fish is an ancient practice,...
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New York chef serves up unusual seafood
The kitchens at A Voce, an Italian restaurant with two locations in New York City, are not well suited to tasting menus, but when owner Marlon Abela was in town from London and said he wanted fish for...
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U.S. McDonald's menus to include calorie counts starting next week
McDonald’s USA has announced that, beginning next week, all menu boards within its more than 14,000 restaurants in the United States and at their drive-thrus will contain calorie counts for all menu...
View ArticlePiccadilly Restaurants files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
Piccadilly Restaurants LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, saying restructuring talks with the owner of its debt had broken down. The 80-unit Baton Rouge, La.-based cafeteria and...
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FATZ owner details plans for new concepts Tablefields Market Kitchen, Tavern 24
Café Enterprises Inc., the parent company of casual-dining restaurant chain FATZ and two new brands, Tablefields Market Kitchen and Tavern 24, is looking for the next few years to include growth,...
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts steps up expansion at universities
Dunkin’ Donuts is stepping up its presence on college campuses with the opening of branches at 10 universities across the country. The Canton, Mass.-based beverage-snack operator recently opened units...
View ArticleBeverage-only sales rise at restaurants
Restaurants’ push to offer specialty beverages is attracting more customers, according to market research company The NPD Group — but fewer of those customers are ordering drinks with meals. The NPD...
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Better burger chains add exotic meats to menu
RELATED • Burger Lounge plans eighth unit, eyes growth • Breaking down better burgers • More restaurant industry food and beverage news As competition continues to heat up among “better burger”...
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Toppers Pizza debuts first-ever TV commercials
Toppers Pizza has debuted its first TV commercials in the chain’s 21-year history, completing its “three-screen” advertising strategy after years of laying the groundwork in social media and mobile...
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