casual_dining

Operations

Famous Dave's test-drives a slew of potential growth vehicles

The experiments come as the barbecue chain and sister concept Granite City are finding traction with dual branding, ghost kitchens and new service models.

Operations

Full-service restaurants push the limits of ‘full’ and ‘service’

After trying life with darkened dining rooms, table-service operators are venturing far afield from their traditional turf.

The upscale chain’s founder Tim McEnery joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about its post-pandemic plans.

He will focus on continuing the golf-focused “eatertainment” concept’s growth under new owner Callaway Golf.

Restaurant company executives have been talking more about "pent-up demand" as they look to a sales recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, says RB's The Bottom Line.

The casual chain has yet to announce his replacement.

While the market for restaurants has been bifurcated so far, that could end as some foresee a return to in-restaurant dining.

The venerable casual-dining chain is less than half the size it was two years ago and is putting its hopes behind delivery-only brands.

Recent events have shown articles of faith on the minimum wage, catering, virtual brands and casual dining are nothing more than fake news.

Bloomin’ Brands is taking its chicken-focused virtual brand national and hopes the concept can help it keep newfound takeout sales.

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