restaurants

Denny’s Hires Dallas-Based Exec as Its First Chief Digital and Technology Officer

by | Oct 13, 2023
Pankaj Patra will support Denny's iconic diner and growing Keke's brands in a new enterprise role at Denny's Corp. The Dallas executive joins the company from Brinker International, where he served as SVP and CIO.
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The Last Word: Duro Hospitality’s Chas Martin on Dallas as a Food & Beverage Destination
by | Oct 4, 2023
Duro Hospitality recently opened Mister Charles (above) in the former home of the historic Highland Park Soda Fountain in Dallas' Knox Street District. He spoke with Forbes' Benjamin Liong Setiawan about why Dallas has become an emerging food & beverage destination. 
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Chili’s Grill & Bar Targets Enhanced CRM Program with VP of Marketing, Agency Additions
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International has added industry veteran Steve Kelly as vice president of marketing and award-winning business agency GALE to assist with its CRM (customer relationship management) activities.

The company said that the two moves will allow Chili’s Grill & Bar to serve guests “in a more compelling way” as the brand revamps its digital presence....

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Lux Ice USA Names “Coolest” New CEO After HQ Move to North Texas with $4M Funding
by | Sep 15, 2023
Lux Ice produces crystal-clear, slow-melting craft ice spheres to "elevate beverage experiences" for consumers and the foodservice industry. Now chilling in new HQ and manufacturing digs in Flower Mound—with a top industry veteran as its new CEO—Lux is out to conquer America, one frozen orb at a time.
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Modera St. Paul Rising: Construction Kicks Off On New Urban Living Hub in Dallas’ East Quarter

by | Jul 20, 2023
WDG-Designed Modera St. Paul will offer 333 apartments and nearly 4,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a karaoke room, podcast studio, an arcade, a rooftop deck and sky lounge, access to work-from-home spaces, private EV charging stations, and more.
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Milagro CEO: How AI Is a Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Restaurant Success
by | Jun 26, 2023
Milagro Corp. is readying for the transformation. Its latest move adds an OpenAI's ChatGPT integration for data access and enhanced user interactions. In the next 12 months, the CEO said, "the entire restaurant industry will change as we know it." Milagro its proprietary restaurant software captures actionable data that allows restauranteurs to maximize customer data through personalized messaging, turning data into a direct increase in revenue.
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Iconic Chase Tower in Downtown Dallas Renamed Dallas Arts Tower
by | May 23, 2023
The 55-story skyscraper at 2200 Ross Ave. soon will undergo another multimillion-dollar makeover that includes a reimagined lobby, art gallery, and the addition of two restaurants, including a first-of-its-kind Greek restaurant in The Rotunda.
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Wingstop Appoints Industry Veteran as SVP/President of International
by | May 5, 2023
Wingstop has nearly 2,000 restaurants globally. Kapoor will be responsible for driving the company's growth and development strategy for markets outside of the U.S. and overseeing the performance of the brand's existing international markets.
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Ride On: Dallas’ Design District to Roll Out Edgy Skate Rink With Retro Vibe

by | Mar 28, 2023
Coming this fall to the Dallas Design District, Ride On's adults-only “social drink rink” will offer a fusion of tech and nostalgia—with a restaurant, craft cocktails and mocktails, an arcade, and custom-made “RIDE ON” skates for the rink. “We can say there is nothing like this in the world. Trust me, we’ve checked,” says Adrian Verdin, CEO of On Brand Hospitality.
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Brinker International Taps Industry Vet as SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
by | Feb 15, 2023

James Butler has joined Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International Inc.—parent company of Chili’s— as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer.

It’s a role in which he will oversee all supply chain functions, including procurement, food safety and quality assurance, distribution and logistics, brand program management and supply chain systems for Brinker’s corporate-owned restaurants....

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Launching into the Metaverse: Dave & Buster’s World on Roblox
by | Feb 7, 2023
Coppell-headquartered Dave & Buster's Entertainment says its new offering—an interactive and immersive digital experience that "reflects the energy and excitement" of one of D&B's physical locations—is designed for multi-user experiences, enabling friends to play together and connect via some of their favorite games. "It was important to us that Dave & Buster's World fully capture the fun and interactive energy of a physical D&B," says VP of Marketing Pete Thornfield.
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Brinker International Adds New Vice President of Marketing to Leadership Group
by | Jan 20, 2023

Jesse Johnson has joined Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International Inc. as vice president of marketing, a newly created role at the company.

Johnson will develop and execute marketing strategies for Chili’s Grill & Bar and bring the brand to life across multiple touchpoints, including advertising, media, PR, and the guest experience, the company said....

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On-Demand and Same-Day Delivery App Lalamove Responds to COVID With Discounts For Small Businesses

by | Nov 24, 2020
Lalamove, which has offices in Dallas, Chicago, and Houston, is giving back to small- and medium-sized enterprises that might be struggling with the fallout from COVID-19.
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Anurag Jain and Patrick Brandt Share How They Started Nonprofit Get Shift Done Amidst a Pandemic
by | Sep 2, 2020
What started as an idea with backing from community organizers and restaurant owners, Get Shift Done has rallied support to give meals and livelihoods to at-risk groups in 11 cities.
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De La Vega Development Opens Rooftop Cinema Club at The Central with Drive-In Movie Series For Contact-Free Entertainment
by | Aug 26, 2020
In collaboration with Rooftop Cinema Club, the Dallas-based development company is now offering contact-free experiences for movie-goers to enjoy.
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In a Time When Restaurants Have Taken a Hit, Here’s Why Revolving Kitchen’s Commercial Kitchen Rentals Thrive
by | Aug 26, 2020
Revolving Kitchen's ghost kitchens are equipped with the infrastructure necessary to develop a new concept or scale while driving costs down. Popular chains like Wingstop have taken notice—in a COVID-19 world, all you need is a kitchen.
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