RestaurantsHow Chain Restaurants Feed Millions of CustomersAt First Watch, new menu items must be produced on a massive scale.Micheline Maynard
RestaurantsThe Long, Slow Death of Boston MarketA timeline of the trials and tribulations of America's once thriving rotisserie chicken chain.The Takeout
RestaurantsBoston Market Faces Extinction, and Other Top Restaurant NewsPlus, The Melting Pot's comeback, Panera's cost-cutting, and Noodles & Company's new menu.
RestaurantsAs Restaurants Thrive, Dining SuffersThe restaurant industry has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels—but at a cost.Dennis Lee
RestaurantsRestaurantsOnly 27 Boston Markets Are Still StandingThe only remaining Boston Market locations may be just weeks away from shuttering.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedMarch 13, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThis Restaurant Chain Is Plotting Its 2024 ComebackThe Melting Pot hopes you want to dip the night away with a romantic and retro dish.ByDennis LeePublishedMarch 12, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsNoodles & Company Plans Full Menu RevampNew menu items and some fresh names will hit the chain soon.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedMarch 12, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsPanera Might Be Lowering Standards to Skimp on CostsThe bakery chain could be taking some shortcuts that might not sit well with customers.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedMarch 11, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsAn IHOPplebee’s Just Might Open in Your AreaCombination IHOP and Applebee's locations are doing well in international markets.ByDennis LeePublishedMarch 8, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThe Top Everyday Brunch Spots to Check Out in 2024Waffle House, IHOP, Denny's—the big three rule, but cool new brunch spots are popping up all over the country.…BySu-Jit LinPublishedMarch 1, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThe One Item Chefs Dread Adding to the MenuHow the humble burger can wreak havoc on a restaurant's operations.ByMarnie ShurePublishedFebruary 28, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThe Cheesecake Factory Is Thriving in 2024In an unpredictable restaurant industry, The Cheesecake Factory is predictably steady.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedFebruary 26, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThis Breakfast Chain Is Slowly ShrinkingDenny's breakfast offerings just aren’t the grand slam they used to be.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedFebruary 22, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsDave & Buster’s Unveils Its Hip New ReinventionThe eatertainment destination wants to appeal to adults and children alike.ByMarnie ShurePublishedFebruary 21, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsBoston Market loses an $11.9 million lawsuitThe rotisserie chicken chain could lose even more moneyByAngela L. PagánPublishedFebruary 6, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsThese Are Gen Z’s Favorite RestaurantsThe most popular chain restaurants among American adolescents and young adults.ByDennis LeePublishedJanuary 29, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsKorean Fast-Casual Restaurants Are on the RiseKorean food has been popular in America for a long time, but faster formats are gaining steam.ByDennis LeePublishedJanuary 23, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurants5 Ways to Get More out of Restaurant WeekThe choices can seem overwhelming, but some planning will pay off.ByMicheline MaynardPublishedJanuary 19, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsApplebee’s Date Night Pass Is a Secret GoldmineThe new Applebee's Date Night Pass offers you free food and drinks weekly for a whole year.ByDennis LeePublishedJanuary 19, 2024
RestaurantsRestaurantsRed Lobster Isn’t Making Its Owners Very HappyOne of Red Lobster's minority owners wants to pull out of the business.ByDennis LeePublishedJanuary 17, 2024