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How Outback’s success in Brazil is Keeping the Australian-Style Barbecue Chain Alive Outback Steakhouse, renowned for its American twist on Australian-style barbecue, has found unexpected success in Brazil as its U.S. business stalls. The South American segment is responsible for an astonishing 83% of Bloomin’ Brands’ total international sales. In the first half of 2023,…

Jack in the Box Inc. has named Tom Rose as president of its Del Taco brand, effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday. The San Diego, Calif.-based quick-service company said Rose succeeds Chad Gretzma, who “has stepped down from the role to pursue a new opportunity.” Just recently, Rose consulted with Jack in the Box on…

Chinese food delivery has a long history in the U.S. There are more than 30,000 Chinese restaurants in America, a number that exploded around Nixon’s trip to China in the ’70s, but which has started to decline as the first-generation immigrants who created and ran these restaurants retire. Chinese food was one of the first…

Quick-service restaurant brand has ‘bright future . . . . Subway sells to Affiliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group Subway restaurants Thursday said it has entered into an agreement to sell to private-equity firm Roark Capital Group, moving the franchisor into new ownership for the first time since its founding 58 years ago. Subway,…

For the growing movement of eaters looking to align their values with their plates, what does it mean when you purchase regenerative-certified food? And can global certification systems find common ground in their definitions? Since the resurgence of regenerative agriculture, farming has never been sexier. The star-studded film Kiss the Ground, featuring celebrities Woody Harrelson…

Labor Day weekend is around the corner and for the ones who decide to take advantage of the three-day weekend by staying home, Black Angus Steakhouse will cover the food portion of the holiday weekend with delicious eats and will literally cover the delivery costs with no delivery fees. The original American steakhouse is giving…

OUR NEW REPORT THIS YEAR RANKS THE LARGEST BRANDS IN THE SECTOR, OFFERING A GLIMPSE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS. AUGUST 1, 2023 FSR STAFF Our new report this year highlights the powerhouse brands making legendary status in restaurant chain history. Though varied by cuisine type, these full-service restaurants all showcase recent growth rooted in culinary…

During a conversation with Smalls Sliders CEO Maria Rivera earlier this year, she said she believes that “modular is the future.” Indeed, the reason her company is targeting ambitious growth is because it’s leveraging 800-square-foot modular shipping container units manufactured elsewhere and then shipped to their location. Once a plot is prepared, Smalls can open…