Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a variety of fast casual foods including burgers and salad bowls - Oscar Wong/Getty Images Since the birth of White Castle kicked ...

Chili’s golden years were in the 1980s and 1990s. The casual-dining chain was growing quickly and was beloved by families and employees alike, Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International, which owns ...

New York (CNN) — Restaurant industry icons where Americans went out for decades for wings, dinner, and celebrations are facing a crisis. Casual dining chains typically cater to lower and middle-income ...

In 2026, U.S. casual dining chains are focusing on larger portions, consistent quality, and stronger guest experiences to counter fewer customer visits and higher expectations. Industry data shows ...

Without a single month of positive same-store sales for the sector since 2007, casual-dining restaurants have borne the brunt of the downturn. Operators and experts agree, however, that the largest ...

Fast-casual restaurants are thriving by blending quality, speed, and value in ways that appeal to today’s budget-conscious yet quality-driven diners. Brands like Chipotle are navigating inflation and ...

Sales among the largest fast-casual chains grew 6% last year, a notable deceleration. But standout brands defying the ...

This is part of the Nation’s Restaurant News annual Top 200 report, a proprietary ranking of the foodservice industry’s largest restaurant chains and parent companies. You’ve probably heard that ...