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Financing

Parent of Logan's and Old Chicago 'mothballs' all 261 of its restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2020

CraftWorks says it intends to re-open the restaurants, but acknowledges that may not happen.

Financing

Its stock price suddenly cheap, Dave & Buster’s adopts a poison pill

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2020

The food and games chain put a cap on the percentage of shares investors can own following a steep drop in its share price.

Financing

Restaurant stocks crash again as fears over dine-in closures mount

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2020

Denny’s was the first U.S. chain to acknowledge that the coronavirus would impact its quarterly results.

Leadership

Granite City’s new owner plans to bring back the founder

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2020

The plan was revealed after BBQ Holdings, also the parent of Famous Dave’s, completed its $7.5 million acquisition of the brand.

Leadership

Red Robin investor resumes its push for control

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2020

Vintage Capital is commencing a proxy fight to land four seats on the restaurant company’s board. It alleges that current directors haven’t been forthcoming about acquisition offers.

Financing

Fertitta bags another: 3-unit Cadillac Ranch, for $7.5M

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

The offer marks the billionaire’s second bid for a restaurant brand in roughly a week.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse revs up Bubba’s 33

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

With same-store sales nearly double those of its big sister in Q4, Bubba’s intends to expand by 25% in 2020.

Marketing

BJ’s finds success with a novel dine-in/takeout combo

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

Customers who spend a certain amount in-restaurant can pick off a special $6 menu of heat-and-eat take-home dishes.

Financing

How Barcelona Wine Bar survived the acquisitions roller coaster

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

CEO Adam Halberg joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain and its approach to delivery and service.

Leadership

Brett Patterson named president of Outback Steakhouse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The appointment was the latest top-level executive and board changes disclosed today by Bloomin’ Brands.

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