Top 5 Casual-dining Restaurant Chains by Sales

Olive Garden’s sales have bloomed even as the economy has wilted, topping the list of U.S. casual-dining chains in terms of systemwide sales.

Texas Roadhouse Shows Good Restaurant Operators Can Still Succeed — Even Now

Texas Roadhouse has built itself into one of the two best operators in casual dining, and one of the best operators in its entire industry.

The Future of Restaurants: Data and Insights for 2024 and Beyond

What do consumers desire in 2024 when they eat out? Value and convenience, mostly, and though those are universal qualities most any time, an uncertain economic outlook and increased food prices have seen consumers slowly …

Texas Roadhouse: A Blueprint for Success

Texas Roadhouse is defying the odds and welcoming more guests than ever, even as other establishments have been forced to scale back.

FI Fast Break audio news: Feb. 22, 2023

The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on modern consumers’ increasing focus on value and affordability.