Romano's Macaroni Grill

Financing

Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

December 2009 Menus

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 15, 2009

Links to menus from restaurants appearing in the December issue of Restaurant Business magazine.

Financing

PE dealmakers to discuss what opens their checkbooks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 26, 2011

Hands-on dealmakers will discuss current restaurant-company valuations and the next wave of private-equity acquisitions during a keynote presentation at the 2012 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Food

Romano’s breaks the 2-for-$20 mold

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2013

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is pushing beyond casual dining’s staple two-for-$20 promotion with a limited-time tasting menu that raises the price for a party of two to $30.

Leadership

The rainmaker: Phil Romano shares industry knowledge

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2014

Phil Romano has a knack for creating restaurant concepts that set industry standards. His next venture: Sharing that knowledge with the next generation of restaurant entrepreneurs.

Romano’s adds former Noodles & Company VP to exec team

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 23, 2016

Holly Wagstaff-Bellomo will serve as VP of marketing at the casual-dining chain.