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Leadership

Flix Brewhouse promotes Chance Robertson to CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

Robertson replaces founder Allan Reagan as head of the dine-in cinema and brewery chain.

Technology

Chili’s is pausing its test of server robots

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The chain said it was halting certain projects that lacked a clear ROI and shifting its focus to other forms of technology instead.

Financing

Chili’s to rein in giveaways under new CEO's rebound plan

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

It’s one of a number of “interventions” being led by new CEO Kevin Hochman, including a revamped loyalty program and a variety of operations and menu changes.

Leadership

Logan’s Roadhouse owner names Josh Kern interim CEO as Jim Mazany steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2022

SPB Hospitality hired Mazany in 2020 to help turn around a group of newly acquired concepts. Kern will take the reins after three years with the company.

Financing

Eggs Up Grill heads west

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2022

The breakfast-and-lunch chain has a 30-unit development deal in Texas, its biggest yet. It signals a shift in strategy for the fast-growing brand.

Leadership

Pat Hafner promoted to president of Carrabba's Grill

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 16, 2022

The former SVP of operations has been with Carrabba's owner Bloomin' Brands since 1996, when he started as a server at Outback Steakhouse.

Financing

Red Robin dials up value after ‘disappointing’ quarter

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 10, 2022

Following a successful $10 meal deal, the chain is queuing up happy hour and lunch specials, even as it works to keep costs down.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner to acquire Famous Dave’s parent for $200M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2022

MTY Food Group, which also owns Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery, among many others, will buy BBQ Holdings for $17.25 per share.

Operations

TGI Fridays to expand use of virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 02, 2022

The casual-dining chain is deepening its partnership with C3, bringing more of its concepts to more restaurants.

Financing

Bloomin’ Brands continues to lock horns with inflation

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 29, 2022

The Outback Steakhouse parent is adding new technology and equipment to make restaurants more productive and will likely raise prices again to ease higher costs for just about everything.

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