In 1968, when the first Red Lobster opened in Lakeland, Fla., it was a pretty big deal for a restaurant to offer so much fresh seafood. While the interior was a bit on the dark side – and the wait for ...

Going out to eat. Dining out. Grabbing a bite. No matter what you call it, we all know these common phrases are code for eating at a restaurant. But what's not obvious at first glance is the specific ...

(NEXSTAR) — When you’re there, you might be family, but for the first time in seven years, Olive Garden isn’t America’s most popular casual dining restaurant. An analysis of 2024 sales data found that ...

Nation’s Restaurant News is once again striving to find what makes a restaurant customer happy, increasing their chances of returning more frequently and sharing their positive experiences with family ...

CNN reports that casual dining chains are in crisis, as evidenced by a 0.9% drop in sales over 2024 One contributing factor to the decline is rising prices, which have gone up by 34% over the last ...

Applebee's is the largest Casual Dining chain, with $4.5 billion in U.S. systemwide sales. While casual dining has endured its share of sluggish growth during and after the recession, it remains a ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. While brands like Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden ...