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Cooper's Hawk

Operations

Cooper's Hawk closes Esquire, its downtown Chicago wine destination

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 25, 2023

CEO Tim McEnery said the pandemic and rising costs contributed to the decision to close the lavish three-story restaurant.

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.

Financing

Companies are still lining up to go public despite recent volatility

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

The Bottom Line: Tropical Smoothie Café and Coopers Hawk are both reportedly planning upcoming IPOs, adding to a growing list. But some recent offerings haven’t fared well.

Operations

Tom Colicchio will help Cooper’s Hawk kick off one of its two new concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

Carla Hall will be among the rotating chefs providing menus for the chain’s new Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk restaurant in Chicago, to open this year. The company is also creating a Neapolitan pizza concept.

Leadership

Cooper's Hawk hires ex-Fleming's president Beth Scott to oversee operations

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2021

The industry veteran will serve as the chief restaurant officer for the upscale casual dining concept and winery.

Financing

How Cooper’s Hawk is preparing for pent-up demand

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2021

The upscale chain’s founder Tim McEnery joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about its post-pandemic plans.

Food

Restaurants squeeze in extra menu surprises as 2020 draws to a close

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2020

Taste Tracker: Black Bear’s festive holiday desserts, TGI Fridays Cluck-It Bucket, a hangover cure from Krystal and more new items debut in the last weeks of the year.

Food

Menu news of the week: October 29, 2019

By Patricia Cobe and Lizzy Freier on Oct. 28, 2019

Chefs and R&D teams are launching new menu items at a fast clip. Here’s a roundup of the most recent introductions and menu news.

Financing

Ares Management invests in Cooper’s Hawk

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2019

The deal is expected to help fuel the chain’s continued growth.

Financing

Unique model earns Cooper’s Hawk a big payday

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2019

The chain’s sale to Ares Management shows again that companies rethinking the restaurant business can fetch strong valuations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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