Subway and Netflix are partnering to promote the upcoming "Happy Gilmore 2" movie through a limited-time offer meal that enables customers to upgrade to a meal for $1 and also comes with one of four collectible cups. The campaign also includes a QR code that gives users access to a themed immersive digital experience and a website that includes a sweepstakes and games.

The nine O-Ku restaurants under the Indigo Road Hospitality Group umbrella provide personalized gifts and other experiences known internally as "O-Kuisms" as part of their customer loyalty strategy. The restaurants' staff members consult data from Open Table to determine if a guest is celebrating something special, then surprises them with a present customized to their preferences, such as a token representing their favorite sport.

Landry's plans to open a Dos Caminos restaurant in Atlanta in the site previously occupied by its Oceanaire Seafood Room. This will make the sixth location for the Mexican concept. A Landry's representative said the decision has to do with bringing a new energy to the location and revitalizing the property.

Damola Adamolekun, CEO of Red Lobster, is focusing on modernizing the seafood chain while maintaining its core identity following his successful tenure leading P.F. Chang's. Adamolekun's focus on brand loyalty and an enriched dining experience is designed to maximize customer value and ensure profitability, positioning Red Lobster as a market leader in the hospitality industry.

Aaron White, chief people officer and chief operating officer at Brinker International, spends 40% of her time at the company's 1,600-plus Chili's and Maggiano's restaurants to connect with around 78,000 employees and oversee operations. This hands-on approach, rooted in her experience as a former Chili's server, has led to initiatives such as allowing music in kitchens to improve employee morale.

Leaders may be tempted to judge others harshly in stressful situations, but true leadership requires assuming positive intent and practicing empathy even when it's difficult, management consultant Marc Cugnon writes. Leaders who view colleagues as adversaries can undermine morale and collaboration, while those who support rather than blame can help colleagues feel valued and trusted, leading to better personal and productivity outcomes, Cugnon notes.

After years of challenges and delays, Yia Vang and Diane Moua opened groundbreaking Hmong American restaurants in Minneapolis that celebrate their heritage and family histories while redefining Midwestern cuisine. Their success marks a cultural milestone for the Hmong community, reflecting resilience, identity and long-overdue recognition in American culinary arts.

Lucia, a highly anticipated restaurant in Los Angeles, is elevating Afro-Caribbean cuisine with dishes such as Wagyu-stuffed Jamaican patties and Guyanese-style oxtail pepper pot. Chef Adrian Forte, who has roots in Guyana and Jamaica, aims to showcase the complexity and value of Caribbean food, which he says is often overlooked in fine dining. The restaurant's modern design, featuring shell-like booths and a floral art installation, creates an immersive dining experience.