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Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

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Restaurants will need to tamp down menu price hikes over the next couple years, says BJ's Restaurant CEO

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 30, 2023

At the Barclays Eat Sleep Play conference, Greg Levin said consumers remember prices from four years ago and have yet to adjust to the higher cost of dining out.

Food

Outback riffs on two core items—steak and onions—for 'Steakmas Season' menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2023

The holiday lineup is all about indulgence on the food side, but beverage innovation shares equal status with culinary when it comes to menu promotions.

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How a kick in the assets could help casual dining

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2023

Chains in search of new revenue streams might want to rethink how they’re using excess space in their restaurants.

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A no-frills steak concept takes simplicity to the extreme

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2023

Five-unit Medium Rare serves one item for one price. “It’s boring,” admits co-founder Mark Bucher, but it works.

Leadership

Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

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Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2023

Owner Thai Union Group said the all-you-can eat shrimp was priced too low, resulting in better traffic but significant losses.

Marketing

Mellow Mushroom updates its look for the digital age

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2023

The pizza chain’s first rebrand in its 50-year history was designed with online ordering and Gen Z in mind.

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Steak and Ale to make long-awaited return in April

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2023

After succumbing to bankruptcy in 2008, the casual-dining pioneer will open in Burnsville, Minn., next year.

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Outback sales fall against 'softer backdrop'

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2023

The chain saw a marked slowdown after Labor Day and is planning to ease up on price increases to give consumers a break.

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