Forget the recession. Simple demographics are what's having the biggest impact on the daypart that matters most to full-service operators — dinner. That's what a new study from market research firm NPD Group concludes, tabbing dinner as the...

Given the nonstop attention devoted to chefs, it seems unlikely that any of them who possess real talent could fly under the food world's radar for long...

A group of Lone Star Steakhouse alumni believe a relaxed modern environment, diverse menu and seamless service are the right recipe for a successful grill concept.

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Many small to midsized restaurant operators are overlooking a key tax incentive from the federal government: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)...

Want to inject some instant energy into your operation? Check out John Daly Pizza, a business-within-a-business proposition that pairs the celebrity power of its namesake owner with a turnkey pizza program that comes complete with all the...

Here’s one to try the next time you’re playing foodie trivia with your friends: “Name the only Beard Award-winning chef to offer permanent chug-a-lug games in his namesake restaurant’s bar?” The answer: Todd English, at his just-opened Todd...

The current pass-fail system of communicating a restaurant’s health inspection results—pass and you stay open, fail and the city shuts you down—seems to work just fine. No matter, New York City is switching to a letter-grading system, and...