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Casual Dining

Financing

Vaccine mandates, fewer private parties bring slowing sales for Dave & Buster’s

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 08, 2021

The food-and-games chain said it saw same-store sales dip in Q3 in markets that required patrons to be vaccinated and that its special events business remains far from 2019 levels.

Leadership

How will Texas Roadhouse change under CEO Jerry Morgan?

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 08, 2021

Kent Taylor’s hand-picked successor says he won’t tinker too much with the late founder’s brainchild, but at least one modern innovation could be in the works.

Operations

Dine Brands CEO: Life with COVID becoming the norm

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2021

John Peyton said Americans are learning to live with the virus and its various mutations, which is good for Applebee’s and IHOP.

Financing

Tilman Fertitta wants to back out of his SPAC merger

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2021

Fertitta Entertainment, including Landry’s, has notified Fast Acquisition of its intent to terminate the deal. But the blank check company is pushing back.

Leadership

For Famous Dave Anderson, adversity definitely had its advantages

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2021

The founder of the barbecue chain that bears his name had little going for him as a youngster. And that, he says, was what likely gave him an edge.

Emerging Brands

Seafood boil concept Shell Shack ready to grow behind private-equity boost

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 01, 2021

The seven-unit Dallas-based chain plans to start opening five restaurants a year after its acquisition by TriSpan Partners.

Leadership

Doug Thompson retires as Texas Roadhouse COO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The longtime company employee had been in the position for three years. The retirement is effective “immediately.”

Operations

Cracker Barrel has high hopes for its delivery business

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 23, 2021

The chain expects its virtual brands and ghost kitchens to generate incremental sales, though it’s still too early to tell just how well they’ll do.

Financing

Cracker Barrel gets back to pre-COVID form—sort of

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 23, 2021

The chain’s same-store sales are back to status quo thanks to better staffing. But the underlying business looks a bit different.

Financing

Fat Brands is buying Native Grill & Wings for $20M

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2021

The owner of Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks is making its fourth deal this year with the acquisition of its third chicken wing chain.

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