Continue to Site >>>

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Operations

Outback tests new off-premise-friendly designs

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2019

The steakhouse chain is looking for a more modern prototype that accommodates tomorrow’s trends.

Leadership

Pressure builds for a shakeup of Outback Steakhouse’s parent

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

An activist investor wants a selloff of Carrabba’s, Bonefish and Fleming’s.

Operations

Monkey banishment at Carrabba’s tops recent restaurant nightmares

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2018

Here’s why it was a bad month for tree swingers, politically aware operators and places with gas problems.

Financing

Marketing shifts bring gains for Outback Steakhouse and some sister brands

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

A more local approach to marketing is taking hold at Bloomin’ Brands, while discounting takes a back seat.

Top 500 Chains

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Jun. 19, 2018
Marketing

6 LTOs that grabbed attention in April

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2018

Several of the month's top limited-time offers draw attention to cooking technique

Operations

Outback parent bows to an activist investor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2018

Bloomin' Brands agreed to add an industry veteran to its board under an agreement with Jana Partners, one of two shareholders that have been sympathetic to spinning off secondary brands.

Operations

Casual dining on life support? Not this week

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2018

Early Q1 earnings reports show some big-name players reaping the benefits of programs that began long ago.

Food Safety Consultant Sues Eatery After Falling Ill

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 16, 2006

Pattie McNiel, who coordinates Michigan State University's food safety program and also runs her own consulting business, became ill after eating a carryout...

Marketing

Who has the best music in casual dining?

By Mary Chapman on Aug. 25, 2016

Music can help make or break a restaurant experience, so with help from Technomic, we found the top 10 casual-dining playlists.

  • Page 4