According to our State of the Industry Forecast, most operators in the full service category are guardedly optimistic that 2004 will be a good year for business and growth. By Michael Sanson ...

Rodger Head doesn't mince words when describing the recent dark days of Shoney's. "The brand was terribly mismanaged. It had 12 years of deferred maintenance in its stores. It had seven presidents over that period, each thinking he had the silver...

Jimmy Bradley is a master at capturing the essence of a neighborhood and transforming that intangible-quality into a stylish, lively, beloved restaurant. In the past five years, his intuition has paid off three times, with The Red Cat, The...

Celebrated chefs catering to local tastes are reshaping ...

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR CONCEPT: Upscale, affordable dinner-only steakhouse offering 100 wines, sold by the glass.OWNERSHIP: Outback Steakhouse in partnership with Paul Fleming and William Allen, III.LOCATIONS: 23 units in...

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Once again, Restaurant Hospitality has teamed up with the equity research analysts at Morgan Keegan & Company to compile a list of the 50 fastest growing full-service and fast-casual chains. Take a look at what they’ve done and where they’re...

Concepts of Tomorrow Growth Strategies For Emerging Full-Service Restaurants ...