Casual Dining

Marketing

Bloomin' Brands continues quest for more catering

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

Food

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

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

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

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.

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.

At age 68, he's stepping back after promoting the concept's growth for almost four decades.

The former SVP of operations has been with Carrabba's owner Bloomin' Brands since 1996, when he started as a server at Outback Steakhouse.

The 22-unit New Orleans-themed operation promises a midday party seven days a week. And it serves breakfast and lunch, too.

With its vast family of brands, MTY Food Group could be an ideal partner for BBQ Holdings’ unique approach to growth.

Following a successful $10 meal deal, the chain is queuing up happy hour and lunch specials, even as it works to keep costs down.

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