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Financing

Bertucci’s reportedly prepares a bankruptcy filing

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

The Italian chain is apparently looking for a buyer.

Fatburger's parent files for IPO

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2017

The three-brand company said it intends to use the new mini IPO format.

Financing

IPic Entertainment closes its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

The movie theater-restaurant chain raised less than it originally planned.

Operations

Casual dining on life support? Not this week

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2018

Early Q1 earnings reports show some big-name players reaping the benefits of programs that began long ago.

Leadership

Former Cheesecake president takes helm of 24-unit regional chain

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2017

Peter D'Amelio has also served as president of Cooper's Hawk and CEO of Matchbox.

Leadership

Famous Dave's CFO resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2018

Paul Malazita was named interim CFO to replace Dexter Newman.

Financing

Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 11, 2017

The acquisition aims to boost growth of the polished-casual Mexican chain.

Financing

Cracker Barrel puts its hope in catering

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The family-dining chain is confident in the future of its takeout business.

Denny Marie Post gets a bigger job at Red Robin

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2016

The longtime marketing and menu-development executive has been promoted to president.

Financing

Romano's Macaroni Grill files for bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2017

Management says the venerable Italian chain will use the filing to renegotiate leases on 37 closed sites.

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