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casual dining

Leadership

Bloomin’ Brands’ Liz Smith to surrender CEO job

She’ll be succeeded in April by finance chief Dave Deno.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings’ turnaround is underway, franchisee says

Sixty-four-unit operator Diversified Restaurant Holdings said the chain’s rejuvenation efforts delivered his company’s first positive comps in three years.

Emerging Brands

Wingstop founder Antonio Swad has a new concept

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2019

Porch Swing offers “polished comfort food” and marks Swad’s return to the restaurant business.

Operations

Red Robin airs a new comeback plan

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2019

After a rough end to 2018, the casual chain is tweaking its strategy to lure back guests, particularly for dine-in service.

Financing

Punch Bowl Social’s future: Smaller stores, a hotel and an IPO?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2019

With a new executive team, the chain is prepared for major growth and a possible public offering.

Financing

Service pivot came too late to right Q4 sales, Red Robin says

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2019

The casual-dining operation lost $10.6 million on a 4.5% drop in comps, most of it from a traffic decline.

Financing

How Buffalo Wild Wings is plotting its turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

The chain’s new president, Lyle Tick, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about his strategies for lifting sales.

Financing

The holidays were good to Cracker Barrel

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2019

Takeout sales grew 20% last quarter as the company’s focus on Thanksgiving and Christmas paid off.

Consumer Trends

How to update the kids’ menu with current foodservice trends

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Feb. 22, 2019

How can restaurants appeal to the growing number of diners interested in family dining? Here’s a few ideas for inspiration.

Operations

Cheesecake Factory sets timetable for new growth concepts

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2019

Social Monk, an Asian fast casual, is scheduled to open next week, with North Italia set to be acquired in Q3 and Flower Child in 2021.

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