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casual dining

Bravo Brio to shed weak restaurants

A go/no-go review of each branch is part of a comprehensive new plan to revive the operator of two polished-casual chains.

Leadership

Hard Rock gets new corporate executive chef

Michael Coury will spearhead the menu strategy for the brand’s 178 cafe units.

Marketing

Chili's simplifies loyalty program with every-visit rewards

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

All members will get something free when they visit a store.

Bloomin’ Brands shuffles management

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2016

The shifts in leadership of Outback and Bonefish Grill follow the casual giant's $8.1 million loss for the second quarter.

Marketing

Quaker Steak & Lube tries a Tuesday traffic booster

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2017

The casual chain has added a $10 Tuesdays deal.

Financing

Olive Garden parent reels off positive comps, a host of surprises

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Six of Darden Restaurants' seven multiunit brands posted positive comps for Q3. The how's and why's provided some surprises.

Emerging Brands

7 concepts to watch

By Lauren Hallow on Nov. 16, 2016

Here’s a peek at some of the newest restaurants we’re monitoring, along with some soon-to-open concepts to keep an eye on.

Marketing

Houlihan’s announces New Year’s specials

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 13, 2017

Guests can enjoy prix fixe menus and happy hour deals.

Leadership

Cheesecake Factory vet takes helm of Not Your Average Joe's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2018

Peter D'Amelio succeeds founder Steve Silverstein, who assumes operation of the concept's first store.

Operations

What operators need to know about Houlihan’s planned turnaround

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 23, 2017

Casual-dining veteran and Houlihan's CEO Mike Archer spoke with Restaurant Business on what changes he’s brought in—and still plans to make—that should keep competitors on their toes, from bar revamps to delivery service. There are even a few lessons from Houlihan’s that others pushing to modernize can learn.

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