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Workforce

One Fair Wage gets one more shot at suing Olive Garden's parent over tips

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2024

The suit would seek damages from Darden Restaurants for distracting One Fair Wage from its lobbying mission.

Marketing

Searching for traffic, Red Robin plans to tout free refills

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 29, 2024

The chain has earmarked $3 million to remind customers of the more than 30 bottomless options on its menu.

Leadership

Joe Essa named president, COO of Yardbird

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2024

Known for his work with Wolfgang Puck Worldwide and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, Essa is tasked with helping the casual-dining concept grow around the world.

Financing

Bloomin' Brands to close 41 restaurants and open up to 45 more

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2024

The owner of Outback Steakhouse is pruning older, struggling stores in favor of new ones that generate better returns.

Operations

Even blizzards didn't keep guests away from Texas Roadhouse

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2024

Guests are ordering less alcohol and more from the value side of the menu, but traffic was up 5.1% in the fourth quarter at company units.

Financing

Chili's sees a more conservative consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2024

Customers gravitated toward more affordable menu items late last year, but the brand said underlying trends are strong.

Financing

How the once-mighty are falling in casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Dominance within the full-service sector has shifted appreciably during the last 20 years. Here’s a look at how the balance of power has shifted, humbling two powerhouses in particular.

Financing

It looks like Bagger Dave's run is about to come to an end

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The burger chain, founded in 2008, is “exploring strategic alternatives” and expects its remaining locations will be converted into another brand this year.

Operations

Puttshack positions as mini-golf's 'scratch player'

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 21, 2024

This tech-enhanced concept brings the decades-old game to digital natives who expect more in the way of food and drink. But will mini golf stand out with so many eatertainment options coming?

Financing

Doherty Enterprises buys 21 Applebee's restaurants in NYC

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2024

The franchisee now operates more than 100 locations of the casual dining restaurant chain in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia.

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