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By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2021

The scaled-down spinoff will serve pancake bowls, burgers and more—mainly for takeout. It's the first of 10 slated for the Big Apple.

Financing

Carrabba's to settle sexual harassment suit for $690,000

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2021

The EEOC accused a managing partner in Florida of subjecting female employees to "unwelcome conduct" and sexual comments.

Leadership

Famous Toastery hires Michael Mabry as president

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 15, 2021

The restaurant veteran will help steer the breakfast-and-lunch chain toward 2X unit growth by 2024.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen will franchise in the U.S. for the first time

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 10, 2021

The 200-unit chain plans to get back to growth with the new strategy.

Marketing

P.F. Chang's now sells clothes and cookware

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2021

The Asian chain wants to connect with its customers on a new level with hoodies, knives and woks, some of which quickly sold out.

Leadership

How will Texas Roadhouse change under CEO Jerry Morgan?

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 08, 2021

Kent Taylor’s hand-picked successor says he won’t tinker too much with the late founder’s brainchild, but at least one modern innovation could be in the works.

Operations

Dine Brands CEO: Life with COVID becoming the norm

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2021

John Peyton said Americans are learning to live with the virus and its various mutations, which is good for Applebee’s and IHOP.

Financing

Tilman Fertitta wants to back out of his SPAC merger

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2021

Fertitta Entertainment, including Landry’s, has notified Fast Acquisition of its intent to terminate the deal. But the blank check company is pushing back.

Emerging Brands