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Casual Dining

Operations

London-born Wagamama takes another swing at U.S. growth

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

The pan-Asian concept opens a seventh unit this week in Tampa, with two more to come.

Leadership

Red Robin hires Brian Sullivan as culinary chief amid menu revamp

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2023

Sullivan was the longtime top chef at California Pizza Kitchen, where he worked with Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart.

Financing

Chili’s to push value with first TV ads in more than 3 years

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 01, 2023

With sales (and prices) on the rise, the chain is turning its attention to traffic by promoting a $10.99 meal deal.

Financing

Maggiano’s sales soar with help from a booming to-go business

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 01, 2023

Off-premise sales are up 81% compared to before pandemic, and they are highly incremental, executives said.

Financing

Red Lobster, private equity, and the problem of asset sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2023

The Bottom Line: Eight years after Darden sold the seafood chain, it is closing locations, talking about a “turnaround” and seeking rent concessions.

Marketing

How Steak and Ale and Red Lobster invented casual dining

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 31, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The graybeards are planning comebacks. Here’s how they changed the game 60 years ago.

Operations

A dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP comes to Dubai

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2023

It’s the first of five combo locations slated for the Middle East as co-branding continues its comeback.

Financing

Bad Daddy’s parent buys 5 units from partners for $4.4M

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 30, 2023

Good Times Restaurants now owns all of the 41-unit burger bar’s traditional locations.

Marketing

TGI Fridays unveils 3-course meal deal as value wars continue

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 25, 2023

Fridays is the latest full-service chain to add a bargain offer amid fears that inflation-weary customers are trading down.

Financing

Red Lobster closes multiple locations as owner plots turnaround

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 23, 2023

The chain said the eight stores were “no longer viable” and were closed as part of a regular review.

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