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fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

Texas Roadhouse Vs Outback Steakhouse: Which Has The More Affordable Filet Mignon? - Tasting Table

Filet mignon is popular for its tenderness and flavor, with Texas Roadhouse offering better value through additional sides and rolls compared to Outback Steakhouse.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

I quit my corporate job at 25 to sell pizza with a friend. Now we have 9 locations.

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by Chris Brady and Andrew Dana, who transitioned from corporate jobs to a mobile pizza business with limited capital.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started my restaurant business with $5,000 I earned from online gambling. It's now a $20 million national chain.

Starting a restaurant with limited funds led to the innovative launch of Fat Shack, which quickly expanded through franchising.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

A Napkin And A Dream - How Texas Roadhouse Came To Be The Chain We Know Today - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse began as a napkin sketch by founder Kent Taylor and grew into a successful steakhouse chain despite 80+ funding rejections and early restaurant failures.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

I quit my corporate job at 25 to sell pizza with a friend. Now we have 9 locations.

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by Chris Brady and Andrew Dana, who transitioned from corporate jobs to a mobile pizza business with limited capital.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started my restaurant business with $5,000 I earned from online gambling. It's now a $20 million national chain.

Starting a restaurant with limited funds led to the innovative launch of Fat Shack, which quickly expanded through franchising.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

A Napkin And A Dream - How Texas Roadhouse Came To Be The Chain We Know Today - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse began as a napkin sketch by founder Kent Taylor and grew into a successful steakhouse chain despite 80+ funding rejections and early restaurant failures.
Dining
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

The Popular Steakhouse Chain That Offers A Discount For Seniors (With A Catch) - Tasting Table

AARP members can receive a 10% discount at Outback Steakhouse, making dining more affordable for seniors and others.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

These 20 Restaurant Chains Offer Free Drink Refills - Tasting Table

Free refills on drinks are a significant aspect of American dining culture, often overlooked by consumers.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Wendy's Answer To Subway's Fresh Subs Couldn't Compete - Tasting Table

Wendy's launched the Frescata line in 2006, featuring sandwiches on artisan ciabatta bread, which initially sold well and revived the chain's sales.
Silicon Valley food
#restaurant-closures
NYC food
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Pink Taco Shutters Times Square Location After Three Years

Pink Taco's Times Square location has closed after less than a year, reflecting challenges in the competitive restaurant market.
Food & drink
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location underscores the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
NYC food
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Pink Taco Shutters Times Square Location After Three Years

Pink Taco's Times Square location has closed after less than a year, reflecting challenges in the competitive restaurant market.
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fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location underscores the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
#red-lobster
fromFortune
2 days ago
Marketing

Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return | Fortune

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Red Lobster's risky return: the 'endless shrimp' deal that tanked the chain is back

Red Lobster plans to revive the popular 'Endless Shrimp' promotion as part of its comeback strategy after bankruptcy.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Marketing

Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return | Fortune

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Red Lobster's risky return: the 'endless shrimp' deal that tanked the chain is back

Red Lobster plans to revive the popular 'Endless Shrimp' promotion as part of its comeback strategy after bankruptcy.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

I Tried The Peppercorn BLT Whopper, And I'm Glad Burger King Still Lets Us Have Our Way - Tasting Table

Burger King allows customers to influence its menu through the Whopper By You campaign, resulting in new limited-time offerings like the Peppercorn BLT Whopper.
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This beloved London burger chain has closed four restaurants in the city

We've loved being part of these communities and just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who's walked through these doors. It's been a privilege to serve you.
London food
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fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The Underrated Chain Where $5 Pizzas Are Still On The Menu (If You Go At The Right Time) - Tasting Table

Schlotzsky's offers a $5 pizza deal on select pizzas after 5:00 p.m. on weekends, enhancing its appeal beyond just sandwiches.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

'Hot' property: Azzurri Group's chicken chain and the greenfield tech opportunity | Computer Weekly

Azzurri Group aims to leverage technology for growth by rolling out Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants across Europe, avoiding legacy tech issues.
#mcdonalds
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why The Founder Of McDonald's Refused To Sign Off On The Original Filet-O-Fish - Tasting Table

Ray Kroc initially opposed the Filet-O-Fish sandwich, but other executives convinced him to test it alongside his own meatless sandwich.
SF food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Filet-O-Fish Ordering Trick That Costs $0 But Gets You A Lot More Flavor - Tasting Table

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish can be customized with free and paid toppings to enhance flavor.
Boston food
fromBoston Magazine
1 week ago

Hawksmoor, a British Steakhouse Chain, Plans Fort Point Location

A new British steakhouse, Hawksmoor, is set to open in Boston's Fort Point, introducing a unique dining experience to the local beef scene.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Strategy P.F. Chang's New CMO Is Betting On - And What It Means for Your Business

Holly Smith aims to reconnect P.F. Chang's with diners by leveraging emotional memories and fostering meaningful interactions rather than focusing solely on follower counts.
Dining
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

9 Chain Restaurants That Actually Have Dress Codes - Tasting Table

Many U.S. chain restaurants enforce strict dress codes that can prevent entry if not followed.
Madrid food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Restaurant Chain Doesn't Gatekeep One Of Its Boldest Burger Rubs - Tasting Table

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill shares its chile rub recipe for the popular Durango Burger, encouraging home cooks to recreate the dish.
#texas-roadhouse
fromTasting Table
1 day ago
Food & drink

The Texas Roadhouse Steak Order With More Flavor Than Its Best-Selling Sirloin - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Food & drink

The Texas Roadhouse Entree Customers Find 'Hard To Beat' At Any Other Chain Restaurant - Tasting Table

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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Texas Roadhouse Is Great For Steak, But This Menu Section Is A Different Story - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse specializes in steaks but offers a very limited seafood selection, with only a few Dockside Favorites like catfish, shrimp, and salmon.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Ordering Tip That Can Save Your Table Money At Texas Roadhouse - Tasting Table

Share a large Texas Roadhouse steak and sides with a dining companion to get more meat and sides while spending less than ordering separate entrees.
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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Texas Roadhouse Steak Order With More Flavor Than Its Best-Selling Sirloin - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse offers affordable, high-quality steak options, with beef tips being a standout menu item praised for its flavor and value.
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fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Texas Roadhouse Entree Customers Find 'Hard To Beat' At Any Other Chain Restaurant - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse is renowned for its slow roasted prime rib, praised for its tenderness, flavor, and value.
#applebees
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Applebee's restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankrupt

NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Applebee's and Ihop unite will new dual' restaurant tempt back US diners?

Applebee's and IHOP opened a dual brand restaurant in Hawthorne, aiming to revive their fortunes amid declining popularity.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Applebee's restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankrupt

NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Applebee's and Ihop unite will new dual' restaurant tempt back US diners?

Applebee's and IHOP opened a dual brand restaurant in Hawthorne, aiming to revive their fortunes amid declining popularity.
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Union City: Kura expands chain of revolving sushi bars

Kura Sushi has opened a new location in Union City, offering a high-tech sushi dining experience with conveyor belts and iPad ordering.
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fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Texas Roadhouse Vs Logan's: Which Chain Has Cheaper Prime Rib? - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse offers better value for prime rib compared to Logan's Roadhouse, with lower prices and complimentary rolls.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Restaurant Brands Is Up 6.7% in 2026 But Reddit Investors Remain Unconvinced

Restaurant Brands International's 2028 growth plan faces credibility questions as stock price outpaces investor conviction, with Popeyes declining and Burger King US closing more stores than opening despite ambitious targets.
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

The restaurant reservation wars show no signs of slowing down

Restaurant owners like Panjwani are caught in the middle of a growing battle of new and established reservation platforms vying for their business. The two dominant players for more than a decade, OpenTable and Resy, are now facing a wave of fresh competition from high-end services and even delivery apps all trying to win lucrative bookings at exclusive establishments.
Dining
fromThe US Sun
6 days ago

Upmarket Texas Roadhouse alternative expanding for first time in 200 years

As new steakhouses and restaurant concepts continue to open across Midtown, what sets Delmonico's apart is something few competitors can claim - nearly two centuries of New York culinary history and a deep understanding of the city's dining culture.
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fromTasting Table
6 days ago

'Run, Don't Walk' - This Olive Garden Sister Chain Serves Truly Tantalizing Crab Cakes - Tasting Table

Eddie V's crab cakes are renowned for their freshness, large portions, and minimal fillers, receiving high praise from customers across various platforms.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Part Of The Texas Roadhouse Menu Costs More Now, But Fans Say It's Still Worth It - Tasting Table

With the increased beef prices the last couple years, it's a pretty slim profit margin even at 12.99. Please find me any other restaurant where you can get a legit good steak dinner with salad & potato for $13.
Dining
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Review: Taco Bell's Newest Chicken Items Should Have Chick-Fil-A And KFC Running Scared - Tasting Table

Taco Bell launches two new chicken items: a Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider and a Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla, continuing the chain's recent streak of innovative menu releases.
Marketing
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

How 10 Chain Restaurant Slogans Have Evolved Over The Years - Tasting Table

Fast food chains use memorable slogans to differentiate themselves and drive consumer behavior, with successful slogans becoming instantly recognizable without brand mention.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Steakhouse Chain That's Not Worth Visiting, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Logan's Roadhouse is criticized for poor food quality and disappointing customer experiences, leading to its reputation as one of the worst steakhouse chains.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

How Far $100 Gets You At These 7 Steakhouse Chains - Tasting Table

A $100 budget at steakhouse chains varies significantly in purchasing power, with Texas Roadhouse offering the most value and premium chains providing substantially less food for the same amount.
#restaurant-expansion
fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time | Fortune

fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Biggest Changes You'll Notice At Olive Garden In 2026 - Tasting Table

Olive Garden takes its motto - 'When You're Here, You're Family' - very seriously. And is there anything that screams 'family meals' louder than leftovers? That's right, pasta tonight almost certainly means pasta for lunch tomorrow.
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#executive-promotion
Marketing
fromRestaurant Dive
1 month ago

Chili's CMO promoted to translate winning playbook to Brinker's other brand

George Felix promoted to executive vice president and CMO of Brinker International to lead marketing for Chili's and Maggiano's, applying his successful value-focused strategy to revitalize Maggiano's brand.
Marketing
fromRestaurant Dive
1 month ago

Chili's CMO promoted to translate winning playbook to Brinker's other brand

George Felix promoted to executive vice president and CMO of Brinker International to lead marketing for Chili's and Maggiano's, applying his successful value-focused strategy to revitalize Maggiano's brand.
#restaurant-turnaround
fromFortune
1 month ago
Food & drink

'We inherited a very damaged brand': Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Food & drink

'We inherited a very damaged brand': Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat | Fortune

Food & drink
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Why high beef prices are driving more Americans to steakhouses

Record-high beef steak prices at grocery stores are driving consumers to restaurants, where pricing remains more competitive and eliminates cooking risk.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

6 Chain Steakhouses With The Best Burgers, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Steakhouse burgers offer superior quality meat and value compared to fast food alternatives, making them an underrated dining choice worth reconsidering.
Silicon Valley food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

GoTo Foods' new CEO wants to reinvent its food court brands for the post-shopping mall era

GoTo Foods' new CEO aims to transform mall-dependent brands like Jamba and Cinnabon into destination restaurants through strategic location, customer experience, and technology investments.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

These Restaurant Chains Are Expected To Close Locations In 2026 - Tasting Table

Restaurant chains are closing underperforming locations in 2026 as an industry-wide survival strategy amid rising food costs and customer budget constraints, with 15% of existing restaurants expected to close.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Taco Bell is becoming the Apple of fast food

Sports, entertainment, music, food...it was like the Beautiful Mind meme with the equations spinning. They just needed someone to put it on the wall. This observation from CEO Sean Tresvant captures Taco Bell's strategic vision of leveraging its cultural potential across multiple entertainment and lifestyle domains to create a cohesive brand experience.
Silicon Valley food
#prime-rib
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

Outback Steakhouse Vs Texas Roadhouse: Which Actually Has The More Affordable Prime Rib? - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

Outback Steakhouse Vs Texas Roadhouse: Which Actually Has The More Affordable Prime Rib? - Tasting Table

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

15 Outback Steakhouse Dishes With The Highest Protein - Tasting Table

Outback Steakhouse offers multiple high-protein menu items exceeding 30 grams per meal, with steaks and other entrees providing substantial protein content alongside appetizers and pasta dishes.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Doesn't Texas Roadhouse Offer Locations In Major Cities? - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse avoids major cities and prioritizes affordable real estate in suburbs and smaller markets to maintain low prices and profitability.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Smokey Bones and Johnny Rockets restaurant closures: See list of doomed locations after FAT Brands bankruptcy

FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed multiple company-owned restaurants, including 14 Smokey Bones, two Johnny Rockets, and five Yalla Mediterranean locations.
#darden-restaurants
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business

Bahama Breeze is closing all locations, but Olive Garden parent will convert some restaurants. See the full list

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business

Bahama Breeze is closing all locations, but Olive Garden parent will convert some restaurants. See the full list

Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Celebrity-chef restaurants and Applebee's are using the same playbook

Gordon Ramsay's Atlantic City restaurants operate on the same principle as casual-dining chains: selling familiarity and predictability through elevated comfort food at premium prices.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 8 Steakhouse Chains With The Best Happy Hour Deals, According To Customers - Tasting Table

What do buttoned-up business professionals, early diners, and deal hunters all have in common? They all go wild for a well-timed and well-positioned happy hour. We can all appreciate markdowns on food and drinks, and oftentimes, if we arrive at a restaurant early enough in the day, we're rewarded with just that. Really, it's a win-win all around, since the restaurant benefits from a boost of traffic during its off-peak hours, while customers fill up for less.
Dining
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Steakhouse Chain Lobster Mac And Cheese That's Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

The Capital Grille's lobster mac and cheese, priced at $26, combines creamy pasta with buttery lobster and a multi-cheese blend topped with a crunchy white cheddar and Grano Padano crust.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Outback Steakhouse Shines For Its Meat, But This Menu Category Is A Different Story - Tasting Table

There are five seafood entrees on Outback's menu: Seared ahi tuna, grilled shrimp on the barbie, steamed lobster tails, and then two salmon dishes, one grilled and one topped with shrimp and mushrooms tossed in a creamy sauce. Additionally, there are three different shrimp-based appetizers, and you can add salmon or shrimp to some of the entree salads, as well.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

7 Chain Restaurants Serving Great Pork Chops, According To Diners - Tasting Table

Pork chops at some chain restaurants can be exceptionally flavorful and a better choice than steak when properly cooked and seasoned.
#outback-steakhouse
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 Struggling Chain Restaurants That Came Back From Near Extinction - Tasting Table

However, in spite of these issues, some once-struggling restaurants are coming back from near extinction - and, often, changing how their businesses are run in the process. We're going to take a closer look at several different chains that, until recently, were not doing well but have managed to pull back from the brink (at least for now). It's not clear what the future holds for your favorite chain restaurants, but for the time being, it looks like these spots are making a comeback.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Chain Restaurant Breadsticks, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Few pleasures compare to that of biting into a warm, fresh, fluffy breadstick, flavored with tasty parmesan, garlic, and oregano. Perhaps you like to dip yours in some type of pasta sauce, like marinara or Alfredo. Maybe you're a ranch fan, or you prefer classic garlic butter. Either way, not all breadsticks are created equal. To make sure you're getting your money's worth and avoid disappointment, it's handy to know which chain restaurants serve the best breadsticks - and which should be avoided.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Too Cheesy To Ignore: The Popular Japanese Burger Behind Applebee's Sizzling New Addition - Tasting Table

Applebee's launched the O-M-Cheese Burger: a skillet-sliced hamburger served in sizzling molten queso and cheddar with bacon and spicy honey mustard.
#steakhouses
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is Hands-Down The Best Burger In Florida - Tasting Table

M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom in Islamorada serves a celebrated Inside-Out Juicy Lucy Burger praised for its gooey cheese, flavor, and reasonable $15.99 price.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

'Don't Go Back' - The Overrated Steakhouse Chain Diners Warn Against - Tasting Table

STK is a once-top high-end steakhouse chain facing widespread customer complaints about quality, price, loud atmosphere, and inconsistent steak cuts.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I tried boneless wings from 5 chain restaurants and ranked them from worst to best

Applebee's and Chili's offer the best boneless wings among five chain restaurants evaluated for taste and value.
Food & drink
fromBoston Herald
2 months ago

The most exciting restaurants opening across the US

Pedigreed chefs are popularizing walk-up counters, experiential tasting menus, and premium Japanese openings to deliver fine-dining quality with greater accessibility and operational efficiency.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Most Affordable Italian-Inspired Chain Is Not Olive Garden - Tasting Table

Fazoli's offers significantly lower menu prices than Olive Garden, averaging $10.91 per entrée versus Olive Garden's $19.09.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Popular Restaurant Chain Started In The Mid-1960s And Only Has Under 80 Locations Left. What Happened? - Tasting Table

Many chain restaurants come on strong, peak, and then slowly disappear, but it's still a shock when a brand that was at the center of food culture for decades shrinks to nothing. Still, that has become an increasing possibility for many restaurants in the struggling casual dining industry. Buca di Beppo and Red Lobster went bankrupt in 2024, Hooters did in 2025, and plenty of big names like Denny's, Applebee's, and Outback Steakhouse are in decline.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

9 Steakhouse Chain Desserts Worth Saving Room For - Tasting Table

Chain steakhouses offer decadent, must-try desserts that often justify saving room after a heavy meal.
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