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Marketing

Chili’s focuses on drawing more families

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 27, 2019

The Brinker International holding is inviting mom, dad and the kids to literally get on the bus for stress-free dinners.

Operations

Outback, Carrabba’s switch to a hybrid delivery setup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2019

Parent Bloomin’ Brands is partnering with DoorDash, an arrangement that will also add lunch delivery from Bonefish Grill.

Financing

Landry’s purchase of Restaurants Unlimited gets court approval

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2019

A bankruptcy court approved the $37 million acquisition after no other bids were received.

Financing

L Catterton selling Del Frisco’s to Landry’s

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2019

The private equity firm has completed its purchase of the chain operator and is flipping the steakhouse concepts while keeping Barcelona and Bartaco.

Leadership

Kona, former CEO Kuhn drop legal cross actions

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 24, 2019

The parties withdrew their lawsuits against each other, clearing the way for a sale of Kona to proceed.

Financing

One year in, El Torito’s owner finds surprising results

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2019

Xperience Restaurant Group, which bought Real Mex out of bankruptcy last year, is generating quicker-than-expected sales growth and is looking for more, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Darden tries a new remedy for Cheddar’s

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2019

After data revealed an unexpected marketing issue for the chain, management pulled back on advertising and started working on an adjusted plan.

Emerging Brands

Full-service chains test-drive a fleet of new growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

Emerging Brands

J. Alexander’s plans another concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2019

The polished-casual operator intends to stay in the high end of the casual market with a new steak and seafood venture.

Financing

Brinker closes on 116-unit Chili’s deal

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2019

The company said it plans to invest in the stores at an accelerated rate.

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