FSR September 2022

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DANNY MEYER STEPS DOWN AS UNION SQUARE HOSPITALITY CEO After 37 years at the helm of the company he founded, Meyer is handing the reins to chief oper ating officer Chip Wade.

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BREAKFAST CAFÉ FOR BIG GROWTH By targeting existing franchisees from both brands and new oper ators, Denny’s hopes to increase Keke’s annual openings average. FSRmagazine.com/Kekes-Growth NEXTGEN CASUAL BANKS ON DINE-IN EXPERIENCES The emerging category is going against the grain by emphasizing dine-in experiences in an increas ingly transactional market.

APPLEBEE’S

Applebee’s Debuts Four Wing-Flavored Lip Glosses Launched in tandem with a new song and music video, the Saucy Glosses are part of the brand’s bid to target date night. FSRmagazine.com/Applebees-Lip-Gloss

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help full-service restaurants solve myriad tough culinary and opera tional challenges. SPONSORED BY GENERAL MILLS 42 Where to Find Game Changing Signature Sauce Inspiration This initiative’s goal: helping res taurants decrease food costs and increase revenue. SPONSORED BY TEXAS PETE 48 How One Chef Is Uniting Innovation and Labor Savings Here are the products an innova tive new Wafu concept swears by. SPONSORED BY KIKKOMAN

BOOMERJACK’S

14 On the Menu: The Wagyu This LTO from BoomerJack’s Grill recently joined the main menu. SPONSORED BY BEL BRANDS USA 26 Find Versatility and Cost Savings with Thaw-and Serve Baked Goods Biscuits, muffins, and pastries can

RED DIAMOND

57 Growing Favorites Coffee and tea trends incentivize guests to increase their spend. SPONSORED BY RED DIAMOND

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