Kelly Gray (Hot Head Burritos) Stacey Kane (chief marketing officer) Lori Primavera (Smoothie King) and Traci Graziani (Kraft Heinz) will present their insights during the session, "From Concept to Counter: What it Really Takes to Launch a Successful Bran... See more
Shark Club's recent North Texas opening sets the stage to bridge the gap between traditional sports bars and upscale casual dining. August 27, 2026 by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media | Alan Howie, courtesy of Northland Restaurant Group | Sev... See more
A new Schoox survey reveals a gap between what frontline restaurant employees want to learn and what operators are actually delivering — and why closing it could cut turnover. August 20, 2026 by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media | Sandra Moran... See more
CEO Mina Haque explains how the 54-year-old brand is adapting to changing consumer habits without abandoning its casual-dining roots. August 5, 2026 by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media | Mina Haque, Tony Roma's | For more than five decades, T... See more
July 2, 2026 by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media Chicken Salad Chick has deemed July 16, "National Chicken Salad Day," and will mark it with free scoops and giveaways. "Chicken salad has always had a way of showing up where people gather, and... See more
