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Famous Dave’s plans a delivery-only brand

Coming off a major new menu change, the barbecue chain looks for new ways to boost revenue.

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The inside story of the Tilted Kilt sale

For Arc Group, which is on a buying spree, the deal was too good to pass up.

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Changes at Buffalo Wild Wings failed to avert a loss, 5.5% drop in comps for franchisee Diversified Restaurant Holdings

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

But comps rebounded into positive territory last month, the operator says.

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Is casual dining coming back?

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

This week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores whether chains such as Applebee’s and BJ’s can sustain their momentum.

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Red Robin’s service problems drag down comp sales 3.4%

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Traffic and check averages also declined.

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Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

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Tilted Kilt is being sold for $10

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

Arc Group, owner of Dick’s Wings, has been working to buy the chain for months.

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Old Chicago owner CraftWorks acquires Logan’s Roadhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2018

The merger will create the latest multibrand restaurant company.

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BJ’s hits 7-year high in comp sales growth

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2018

The 6.9% jump for Q3 was driven by higher checks and a 2.6% rise in traffic.

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El Torito, Chevys owner changes its name to Xperience XRG

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.