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Is casual dining coming back?

This week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores whether chains such as Applebee’s and BJ’s can sustain their momentum.

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Red Robin’s service problems drag down comp sales 3.4%

Traffic and check averages also declined.

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Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

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Tilted Kilt is being sold for $10

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

Arc Group, owner of Dick’s Wings, has been working to buy the chain for months.

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Old Chicago owner CraftWorks acquires Logan’s Roadhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2018

The merger will create the latest multibrand restaurant company.

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BJ’s hits 7-year high in comp sales growth

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2018

The 6.9% jump for Q3 was driven by higher checks and a 2.6% rise in traffic.

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El Torito, Chevys owner changes its name to Xperience XRG

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.

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Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

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How Snooze, an A.M. Eatery perfected day drinking

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Snooze CEO David Birzon discusses how a full bar spiced up the breakfast daypart.

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Sneak peek at Applebee’s Q3 sales: 7.7% jump in comps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

The preliminary results suggest the brand’s comeback strategy is working.