Danny Klein

East Tennessee's favorite bar-b-q restaurant, Buddy's bar-b-q, is reintroducing guests to a delicious and hearty menu item to keep them warm this winter, Buddy's Brunswick Stew. Crafted with a sweet, spicy and smoky twist, this hearty dish is here to keep guests warm all winter long. Perfect for those cold days, the Brunswick Stew is available now for a limited time, starting at just $4.99 for an 8oz serving or $6.99 for a 12oz serving, depending on location.

LA's retro-inspired residency is living in the future Written by Danny Klein |

Much of 2024 felt like getting bounced from one watershed, volatile moment to another. Can you a survive the summer dive? How will the customer respond post-election? Will inflation ease the flurry of value deals to recruit weary diners back? Will acquisition remain a trial game? But does 2025 promise a reprieve? BTIG analyst Peter […]

As QSR sales continue to decline, mobile ordering represents a bright spot. Digital ordering and delivery has grown 300 percent faster than dine-in traffic since 2014. Restaurants with an online ordering system can grow takeout profits by 30 percent, in part because customers tend to spend 20 percent more when ordering via technology. But the […]

My journey in the restaurant industry started with washing dishes at a local Clam Jumper on the West Coast. That first job gave me the foundation I needed, allowing me to climb the ladder from various hourly roles to executive positions. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to build strong teams that have played a […]

Dave's Hot Chicken continues to give guests more of what they're craving, with the company's newest menu item, Top-Loaded Fries, now available at all Dave's locations.

In fast-casual dining, the use of data analytics extends beyond just tracking trends—it's about integrating technology into everyday operations to make informed decisions that impact both efficiency and guest experiences. Operations leaders play a crucial role in harnessing this data to ensure that every facet of the business operates smoothly, from kitchen efficiencies to customer service.

Forty years after the Culver family opened the first Culver’s restaurant in Sauk City, Wis., the brand is celebrating another special grand opening. The location opened in New Haven, Ind. today is the 1,000th nationwide for the chain, which is loved by guests across 26 states for its signature ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Since […]

Jeff's Bagel Run shared its exciting plans for National Bagel Day, taking place on January 15, 2024. The brand is putting customers at the heart of the celebration with a weeklong lineup of bagel flavors chosen by fans. From January 13 to January 19, stores will feature a Bagel of the Day as usual but instead of the brand choosing the bagels, it's spotlighting the winning flavors voted in by our loyal fans.

You could argue Dutch Bros was a bit late to the mobile ordering game when it started testing earlier in the year in Arizona. But the brand didn’t view this point as a downspin. Rather, it was able to plot a digital journey on its own terms and with a customer base eager to embrace […]