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Cracker Barrel has been recovering from a rebranding controversy.

Cracker Barrel names David Deno CEO Cracker Barrel names David Deno CEO

The former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands will succeed Julie Masino as head of the Lebanon, Tennessee-based brand in August.

byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor

Jul 27, 2026

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2 Min Read

P.F. Chang’s taps social media expert to lead new marketing team P.F. Chang’s taps social media expert to lead new marketing team

byJoe Guszkowski

Jul 27, 2026

3 Min Read

Independent Restaurants

New on the Menu: A sea squirt and mushroom-stuffed shishitos New on the Menu: A sea squirt and mushroom-stuffed shishitos

Jul 24, 2026

5 Slides

A different franchisee is buying 23 Popeyes out of bankruptcy.

A new buyer steps in for some bankrupt Popeyes locations A new buyer steps in for some bankrupt Popeyes locations

byJonathan Maze

Jul 24, 2026

1 Min Read

Noodles & Company raises guidance on strong second quarter Noodles & Company raises guidance on strong second quarter

byLisa Jennings

Jul 24, 2026

3 Min Read

A Salad and Go restaurant

Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Salad and Go Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Salad and Go

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

Jul 24, 2026

Christopher Hansen named head of culinary at Portillo's

Christopher Hansen named head of culinary at Portillo's

byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor

Independent Restaurants

Jack’s All Day is serving American classics in New York City’s Theater District

Jack’s All Day is serving American classics in New York City’s Theater District

How innovation helped Panda Express become the largest Asian chain in U.S.

How innovation helped Panda Express become the largest Asian chain in U.S.

bySam Oches,Editor in Chief

A Chili's restaurant

Ron Shaich, Chili’s, Domino’s

Ron Shaich, Chili’s, Domino’s

byLisa Jennings,Joe Guszkowski

Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips again

Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips

Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

Fogo de Chão promotes Daniel Duran to CFO

Fogo de Chão promotes Daniel Duran to CFO

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

Emerging Chains

Meet the emerging coffee chains that could outpace the giants

Meet the emerging coffee chains that could outpace the giants

The average price of a gallon of regular gas is back above $4.

Gas prices are back above $4 a gallon

Gas prices are back above $4 a gallon

byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief

Taco Bell is offering Enchiritos for $1

Taco Bell tries to lure fans back with $1 Enchiritos

Taco Bell tries to lure fans back with $1 Enchiritos

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

Maria Cacciapuoti has been appointed chief operations officer of KFC Global

Maria Cacciapuoti named chief operations officer of KFC Global

Maria Cacciapuoti named chief operations officer of KFC Global

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

Independent Restaurants

Phil Rosenthal on why the world is a better place when people eat together and travel

Phil Rosenthal on why the world is a better place when people eat together and travel

byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor

Habit's new chef in residency program kicks off with Jet Tila

Habit Burger chef in residency program debuts with Jet Tila

Habit Burger chef in residency program debuts with Jet Tila

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

A True Food Kitchen restaurant

True Food Kitchen CEO, Cracker Barrel Comeback, Popeyes chicken tenders

True Food Kitchen CEO, Cracker Barrel Comeback, Popeyes chicken tenders

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

Check out Chili’s nostalgic, quirky new restaurant design

Check out Chili’s nostalgic, quirky new restaurant design

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

Ron Shaich’s Act III invests another $50M in gaming concept Level99

Ron Shaich’s Act III invests another $50M in gaming concept Level99

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

McDonald's McValue Pack goes on sale Friday morning.

Marketing & Branding

McDonald’s wants to help you bring its food into baseball parks

McDonald’s wants to help you bring its food into baseball parks

Popeyes is promoting its upgraded tenders with a weekend at The Surf Lodge

Popeyes shines a spotlight on its upgraded chicken tenders

Popeyes shines a spotlight on its upgraded chicken tenders

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

Sam Oches, Vincent Montanelli, Norman Wu, Erika London, Jack Biebel, Barbara Poremba, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister pose in front of a CREATE banner.

Emerging Chains

4 takeaways from the leaders of NRN’s 2026 Hot Concepts

4 takeaways from the leaders of NRN’s 2026 Hot Concepts

byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer

Nai De Leon has been named chief people and culture officer of Yum Brands

Nai De Leon named chief people & culture officer of Yum Brands

Nai De Leon named chief people & culture officer of Yum Brands

byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor

Independent Restaurants

How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain

How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain

byPatricia Cobe,Bret Thorn

Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen

Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

Burger King is reimagining the manager role to provide more hospitality.

Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service

Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service

byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief

Cracker Barrel's comeback continues to gain steam

Cracker Barrel's comeback continues to gain steam

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

A Jersey Mike’s restaurant

Domino’s, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Jersey Mike’s

Domino’s, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Jersey Mike’s

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A Counter Service restaurant

Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City

Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City

byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor

P.F. Chang's dangles digital fortunes for loyalty signups

P.F. Chang's dangles digital fortunes for loyalty signups

byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

Jersey Mike’s launches IPO, seeking to raise up to $1B

Jersey Mike’s launches IPO, seeking to raise up to $1B

byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor

A Topgolf location

Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon

Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

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