Ron Ruggless

2 days ago | nrn.com | Ron Ruggless

Executive will lead Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy brands after 29 years with companyBrinker International Inc. has promoted Aaron White to chief operating officer and chief people officer for the Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, the company said Monday. The Dallas-based casual-dining company said White had worked with Chili’s for 29 years.

3 days ago | nrn.com | Ron Ruggless

The Wendy’s Co. introduced its Frosty Fusions, which include sauces and mix-ins, on Monday. The Dublin, Ohio-based burger brand, which launched Frosty Swirls on April 15, said the new option was being offered at restaurants nationwide and on the brand’s mobile smartphone app. The three Frosty Fusions include:Pop-Tarts Strawberry.

5 days ago | nrn.com | Ron Ruggless

First Watch Restaurant Group Inc. has seen traffic fluctuate this year, but it is working on marketing and to keep commodity costs in line, executives said this week. Chris Tomasso, First Watch president and CEO, said on the daytime café’s earnings call for the first quarter ended March 30, that the brand had positive traffic in January but it declined in February and returned to positive in March. The Bradenton, Fla.-based company said same store traffic was down 0.7% overall in the first quarter.

5 days ago | restaurant-hospitality.com | Ron Ruggless

Owner Steve Brown spoke with long-tenured employees about their roles at the Grapevine, Texas, restaurant in clips posted to FacebookTo honor its 40th anniversary, Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano in Grapevine, Texas, tapped into its many longtime employees to do social-media Facebook posts, according to owner Steve Brown.

6 days ago | nrn.com | Ron Ruggless

Shaken consumer confidence and economic uncertainty helped push down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said Thursday. “Through the first few months of 2025, we've been navigating a highly dynamic macro backdrop, one that's evolving differently across each of our key markets,” Josh Kobza told analysts on a conference call.