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FAT Brands Inc. has 1,100 units in the pipeline and no shortage of big plans for the future, from taking Twin Peaks public to franchising Smokey Bones. Here's an inside look at where the growing group is headed.

From four locations to 60, these restaurant groups are successfully growing by giving guests top-notch experiences with creative culinary flair in unique environments. Featuring: Berg Hospitality Group, FB Society, Southerleigh Hospitality Group, Breakwater Hospitality Group, Vine Hospitality, Seven Reasons Group, Craft & Crew Hospitality, KNEAD Hospitality + Design, COJE Management Group, MINA Group.

Successful people understand the importance of time and they leverage time to create exponential growth, writes Monte Silva in this week's column.

Red Lobster, which appears close to a bankruptcy filing, has struggled to make on-time payments over the past several months, according to a new report.

The real solution lies in developing and hiring your next managers from within, writes David Scott Peters.

Brand leaders dive into off-premises offerings, from third-party delivery costs and virtual brand viability to packaging and guest love outside the four walls. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, North Italia, Jon Taffer, Flatiron Software Co, Liz Moskow, Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch, JINYA Ramen Bar, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar CMO Joel Yashinsky shares how the casual-dining chain plans to leverage the blockbuster partnership, including an upcoming promotion with the NFL Draft.

The seafood chain may use court proceedings to restructure debt, among other financial matters.

Next year, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar will have the honor of spelling out “Super Bowl” in all of its activations as the NFL and casual-dining giant signed a multi-year partnership designating the brand as the Official Grill + Bar of the NFL.