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Leadership

Hooters promotes Bruce Skala to CMO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 13, 2022

Skala has been the company's de facto marketing chief for the past two years and has made a mark with celebrity partnerships.

Financing

Despite a record quarter, Dave & Buster’s waits for its events business to pick up

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 07, 2022

The food-and-games chain reported same-store sales growth of 10.9% over 2019, but food and beverage sales are down and so are special events.

Financing

At Cooper’s Hawk, wine and friends prove an emotional pairing

By Joe Guszkowski on May 26, 2022

The chain’s loyal Wine Club members couldn’t wait to get back to its restaurants last year, helping it to become one of the fastest-growing brands in the country.

Operations

Village Inn opens inside Granite City under new co-branding arrangement

By Joe Guszkowski on May 20, 2022

Parent BBQ Holdings hopes the pairing will generate more revenue from the same box. The location also features an updated look and menu for Village Inn.

Workforce

Chili's to offer restaurant training to military members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 19, 2022

It will be the first restaurant company to take part in SkillBridge, a program backed by the Department of Defense and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Leadership

Wyman Roberts’ career in food has been all about people

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2022

The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.

Leadership

Wyman Roberts is retiring as Brinker International CEO

By Joe Guszkowski and Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2022

Kevin Hochman, president of KFC U.S., will head Chili’s parent company. Dyke Shipp, KFC’s division president, will replace him at KFC for the short-term.

Financing

The Lost Cajun acquired by franchise consulting group

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Executive Decisions Group will look to help the chain return to growth after it emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year.

Workforce

Chili's parent extends education perks to workers' family members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Spouses, domestic partners and children of Brinker managers can get free GED and associate's degree training and more through the Best You EDU program.

Operations

Virtual brands become serious business at O’Charley’s

By Joe Guszkowski on May 12, 2022

Its delivery-only concepts are generating the sales equivalent of five restaurants, according to CEO Craig Barber.

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