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Salt Bae's restaurants look to start new chapter after poor reviews

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2023

The celebrity chef’s Nusr-Et steakhouse chain is embracing eatertainment, while the recently closed SaltBae Burger is already plotting a U.S. comeback.

Emerging Brands

Maple & Ash backers say they have proof of PPP cheating

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 18, 2023

Newly unsealed court documents contend the evidence abounds, potentially complicating the legal battles involving the high-volume concept.

Marketing

'Ain't that a dilly!': How Dairy Queen became a small-town favorite

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 08, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Some of the biggest chains in the restaurant business are targeting small burgs as their next avenues of growth. That strategy is far from new for the pioneer of the soft-serve market.

Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names Zach Koff president of Daily Provisions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2023

The former Shake Shack COO will oversee stepped up expansion of the restaurant/retail hybrid.

Food

Denny's adjusts the playbook for its main business while readying Keke's for expansion

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2023

Both of the company's concepts will focus on their menus, one to stress value, the other to underscore on-site prep.

Operations

Why Boston Market was once what other chains wanted to be

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The brand is currently slogging through a challenging chapter. How did it land in such straits after such a hyped beginning?

Leadership

Revisiting the life of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki, you may need to wear a helmet

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Calling the wrestler-turned-playboy a free spirit is like saying Michael Jordan could shoot.

Leadership

What's next for Jersey Mike's? CEO-owner Peter Cancro is thinking

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2023

The addition of a second concept and overseas expansion are probabilities. A change in ownership is also possible, he says.

Leadership

With James O'Reilly taking the helm, Perkins and Huddle House are updating their stories

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

Emerging Brands

Longtime Applebee's and Panera operator gives Jinya Ramen Bar a try

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2023

Doherty Enterprises has signed on to bring the Asian concept to the Greater New York City area.

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