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The 48-unit Italian chain added dishes with 20 percent more pasta—such as Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti & Meatballs—along with increased portions of chicken, meatballs, and shrimp. This comes with no added cost. fsrmagazine.com/feature/maggia…

Ocean Prime is proving that fine dining isn't just surviving—it's thriving. The 20-location upscale seafood brand posted $285M in systemwide sales with average unit volumes of $14M (11 recent openings exceed $16M). fsrmagazine.com/feature/ocean-…

What happens when you pair second-gen real estate with a family-led leadership model? Triple T Hospitality Group is building an 18-unit, $142M restaurant business—with some locations generating $10M+ AUVs and one topping $14 million. fsrmagazine.com/feature/how-fa…

A $150M restaurant group with 26 restaurants and two hotels is betting on experience-driven growth. fsrmagazine.com/feature/inside…

With TikTok, AI, and evolving search habits reshaping how guests find restaurants, multi-unit operators need a new discovery playbook. fsrmagazine.com/feature/how-mu…

BJ's just marked its sixth consecutive quarter of traffic and same-store sales growth, with dine-in traffic up almost 7 percent. fsrmagazine.com/feature/why-bj…

🚨 BREAKING: Logan’s Roadhouse has been acquired by multi-concept operator SSCP Management, the parent company behind brands such as Cicis Pizza, Corner Bakery, and Roy’s, as well as a major franchisee of Applebee’s and Sonic Drive-In. fsrmagazine.com/feature/logans…

Red Robin is rallying the system and amplifying its message after years of changes. fsrmagazine.com/feature/how-re…

The past several months haven’t been easy for Cracker Barrel, but the casual giant is working on menu innovation, marketing, operations, and cost savings to right the ship. fsrmagazine.com/feature/cracke…

Zero-proof is no longer an afterthought on the menu. As demand grows from sober-curious guests to those simply looking to cut back, restaurants are leaning into creativity, inclusivity, and flavor. Read the full story ⬇️ fsrmagazine.com/feature/how-re…

Here’s how a veteran New York restaurateur is disrupting the 24-hour diner model into a nostalgic yet tech-savvy, high-volume concept with elevated food and a sharp digital strategy—one that's making $5.9M in 1,400 square feet. @Diner24NYC fsrmagazine.com/feature/a-lege…

Nine percent of full-service restaurants nationwide could close this year, according to Black Box Intelligence, as operators continue to navigate a volatile macroeconomic environment. fsrmagazine.com/feature/nine-p…

Outback Steakhouse’s turnaround is starting to show early signs of life. 📊🔥 In Q4, the brand posted positive traffic for the first time since 2021, and leadership is betting that momentum builds from here. fsrmagazine.com/feature/outbac…

Thanks to the power of dual-branded restaurants, Applebee’s and IHOP parent Dine Brands is on pace to reach combined net positive unit growth within the next one to two years. fsrmagazine.com/feature/dual-b…

At Sunshine Restaurant Partners—an IHOP franchisee with 150+ locations—Lisa Mendez, Claudia Rodriguez, and Ileana Hernando are cultivating the next generation of women leaders across the system. fsrmagazine.com/feature/the-wo…

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, declaring the economic restrictions were not authorized under federal law. fsrmagazine.com/feature/suprem…

Big leadership news at Topgolf ⛳ 👏 David McKillips has been named CEO of Topgolf, effective February 23. McKillips brings nearly 30 years of experience across family entertainment, media, and theme parks. fsrmagazine.com/industry-news/…

Bartender, founder, and owner of The Bar School and Valentino’s, Joe Stake wants to break down the divide he sees in the beverage space by reframing education around what actually happens on a busy shift. fsrmagazine.com/feature/how-jo…

Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun says the brand could close “dozens” more locations as it reviews leases and real estate to optimize its footprint. fsrmagazine.com/feature/red-lo…

The performance conversation isn't about fixing someone—it's about clarity, writes Jason E. Brooks. If you approach it as a rescue mission, you'll exhaust yourself. But approach it with honesty and respect, and something different becomes possible. fsrmagazine.com/feature/the-pe…