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Operations

On the Border’s turnaround efforts pay off

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2022

A revamped menu and more technology have the brand on track for its first year of positive sales in more than a decade.

Financing

How Red Robin is preparing for a ‘softening consumer’

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2022

The chain believes a new $10 value meal combined with strong LTOs will give price-conscious guests more options.

Financing

As sales and profits flag, Cracker Barrel tries pricier food and more tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The chain wants to attract different types of guests, particularly younger people who spend more.

Operations

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q tries fast casual—emphasis on fast

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The 38-unit brand is converting some locations to counter service in an effort to speed up operations.

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.

Operations

Village Inn opens inside Granite City under new co-branding arrangement

By Joe Guszkowski on May 20, 2022

Parent BBQ Holdings hopes the pairing will generate more revenue from the same box. The location also features an updated look and menu for Village Inn.

Workforce

Chili's to offer restaurant training to military members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 19, 2022

It will be the first restaurant company to take part in SkillBridge, a program backed by the Department of Defense and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Leadership

Wyman Roberts’ career in food has been all about people

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2022

The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.

Financing

The Lost Cajun acquired by franchise consulting group

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Executive Decisions Group will look to help the chain return to growth after it emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year.

Workforce

Chili's parent extends education perks to workers' family members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Spouses, domestic partners and children of Brinker managers can get free GED and associate's degree training and more through the Best You EDU program.

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