Photographs courtesy of the brands
Members help make our journalism possible. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.
Taste Tracker: Holiday catering takes off with feasts from Carrabba’s, Cotton Patch and Dickeys and breakfast packages at Einstein Bros.
Metro Diner’s heat-and-serve dinners; Velvet Taco wraps chicken pot pie in a tortilla; peppermint keeps trending, and more top menu news of the week.Exclusive Content
Technology
From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs
Tech Check: These six terms are popping up more often in industry conversations, providing a glimpse at the next wave of trends.
Financing
So much for the consolidation trend
The Bottom Line: Companies operating more than one restaurant chain are more likely to be selling than they are buying right now.
Food
Taco John's travels back to its 'West-Mex' roots to spice up the menu
Behind the Menu: Starting with its new Fiesta sauce and maximizing what’s already stocked in the pantry, the Mexican fast-food chain is driving flavor throughout its platform.