Casual Dining

BJ’s launches $10 Pizookie subscription

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

The Pizookie Pass sold out within an hour Monday. It will entitle 200 loyalty members to the popular dessert every day of September.

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Financing

Economic pain spreads to the middle class

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 26, 2022

The Bottom Line: Inflation is no longer just a problem for lower-income households. Middle-class earners have lost spending power and are trading down.

Marketing

Bloomin' Brands continues quest for more catering

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2022

The casual-dining company is adding catering at Bonefish Grill as it works to capture more group orders.

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Food

On the Border revitalizes menu to drive bigger sales and new traffic

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 25, 2022

The Mexican casual-dining chain upgrades ingredients, plays up flavor to stay ahead of the competition.

Technology

Chili’s is pausing its test of server robots

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The chain said it was halting certain projects that lacked a clear ROI and shifting its focus to other forms of technology instead.

Financing

Chili’s to rein in giveaways under new CEO's rebound plan

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

It’s one of a number of “interventions” being led by new CEO Kevin Hochman, including a revamped loyalty program and a variety of operations and menu changes.

Leadership

Logan’s Roadhouse owner names Josh Kern interim CEO as Jim Mazany steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2022

SPB Hospitality hired Mazany in 2020 to help turn around a group of newly acquired concepts. Kern will take the reins after three years with the company.

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