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Operations

First Watch closes more than 300 corporate stores

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2020

The breakfast and lunch chain pledged to provide restaurant managers with a bonus when they're rehired so their annual pay for the year will remain the same.

Operations

Golden Corral shuts all company units, furloughs 2,290

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2020

The buffet chain said it will help the laid-off employees with food and assistance in accessing public benefits.

Marketing

Golden Corral revamps its pitch to stay relevant

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2020

The 47-year-old buffet chain is trying different payment models and airing a bold new ad campaign in a bid to keep its image fresh.

Marketing

Applebee’s to push value after 2.5% drop in Q4 comps

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

IHOP will also tout its bargains, and both brands will make a push for more catering business, according to their parent company.

Financing

Cracker Barrel has made Sardar Biglari a lot of money

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at how much Biglari Holdings has made since its 2011 investment in the family dining chain.

Food

Full-service chains scratch their way into the chicken wars

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

Casual- and family-dining chains are adding premium fried items as new lures, mindful of how well sandwiches have worked for Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.

Financing

Denny’s updates its plan for keeping sales on the upswing

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2020

In some respects, the strategy is far from textbook.

Leadership

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent hires new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2020

The new leader comes from the family entertainment business, with deep experience in theme parks.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden also win in ‘Jeopardy!’ showdown

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2020

A ranking of chain commercials by consumer engagement shows the game program delivered for its restaurant sponsors.

Topics

12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

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