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Financing

Group including Red Mango's parent closes on Friendly's acquisition

Amici Partners Group said it intends to keep all 130 surviving locations open.

Financing

Fogo de Chao gets back in the growth game

The Brazilian steakhouse concept had a better year than you'd think and is looking to get back to expansion.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s enters into cooperation agreement with activist

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 04, 2021

The struggling eatertainment chain has appointed a partner of investment group Hill Path Capital to its board.

Leadership

Olive Garden's parent names CEO Gene Lee chairman

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2020

Rick Cardenas will move up to president and COO of Darden Restaurants while Raj Vennam will become CFO.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2020

He assumes the job from CEO Kent Taylor, who said the move will free him to focus on new business endeavors for the company.

Financing

J. Alexander’s says sales have plunged from new service limits

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2020

The multi-brand operator said 10 of its 46 restaurants have closed their dining rooms.

Operations

With expansion a priority again, full-service brands rev up their fast-casual ventures

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2020

What’s the field look like? Here’s a rundown of several well-fueled growth vehicles and where their development stands.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ hedges its bets

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2020

The company is aggressively developing brands around takeout, but it also insists that casual dining is not dead.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen exits Chapter 11 protection

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 24, 2020

The casual chain says its debt load is $220 million lighter, with no repayments due near-term.

Topics

Bonchon plans new formats, a relocation to Dallas

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2020

Fast-casual and to-go-only prototypes are under development, the Korean-chicken chain says.

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