Casual Dining

The Cheesecake Factory puts faith in higher prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 01, 2022

The casual-dining chain said consumers are accepting of price hikes even as sales slowed. It will need to take even more to fight off inflation.

Leadership

Red Robin names Todd Wilson CFO amid slew of leadership changes

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2022

The chain also appointed a new chief legal officer and announced the departures of its CIO and chief concept officer, setting the stage for an almost entirely revamped C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Financing

Delivery continues to flower at Bloomin' Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

Delivery sales increased during the company’s third quarter even as more people returned to its dining rooms. “The customer has a habit,” CEO Dave Deno said.

Financing

Why Texas Roadhouse could soon be the country’s biggest casual-dining chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

The brand now believes it can have 900 restaurants in the U.S. That footprint combined with robust sales put it on pace to pass its competitors.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse to buy 8 more stores from a franchisee

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2022

The chain will acquire the restaurants early next year as its corporate locations continue to outperform franchisees.

Emerging Brands

Hot chicken chain Tumble 22 acquired by group including ex-Texas Roadhouse COO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

Doug Thompson will become CEO of the five-unit brand he is buying with well-known restaurant investors Bruckman, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners.

Leadership