Restaurant Leadership Conference News

Unlike sister concept Applebee's, the pancake chain looked outside the organization for help developing Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla.

Celebrity chef David Chang and other industry leaders share their take on the culinary currents moving restaurant menus forward.

Market volatility has had a chilling effect on offerings this year. But things are starting to settle down, and at least seven chains are waiting to pounce, said Damon Chandik of Piper Sandler.

The event highlighted some of the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry. Here are some of the most notable things that we heard.

Keeping pace with social media and adapting to post-pandemic realities have required marketing departments to think and act more quickly.

The honor, given by the editors of Restaurant Business, recognized the newly public chain’s strong corporate culture, successful loyalty program and thoughtful growth.

The intense process has not been without its challenges. But it has also reaped benefits for both chains, their CEOs said.