casual_dining

Texas Roadhouse wants to grow its to-go business

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2023

Takeout sales increased for the second straight quarter, and the chain said those orders are good for its margins. But it’s still not doing delivery.

Premium

Financing

Starboard's presentation on Bloomin' Brands is disappointing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2023

The Bottom Line: Those hoping for a detailed deck similar to the activist investor’s famous presentation on Darden likely came away wanting.

Emerging Brands

Bubba's 33 shows it can hang with Texas Roadhouse

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

The fast-growing sports bar chain has been on a traffic tear in recent months, just like its big sibling.

Financing

How Starboard Value plans to fix Bloomin' Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2023

The activist investor wants to improve operations at Outback Steakhouse, put the fun back into its marketing and highlight its growing Brazil business.

Food

TGI Fridays plans to make millions by serving sushi

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 16, 2023

The bar chain has added food from Krispy Rice at 140 locations in a bid to appeal to younger consumers.

Financing

The best-performing malls have this restaurant in common

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Malls with a Cheesecake Factory are more likely to be current on their loans, according to a Moody’s analysis. But the chain may not be retail's white knight.

Financing

Fat Brands acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

The 18th deal for the owner of Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks gives the company another casual-dining chain.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50 gets a shot of caffeine

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Coffee and "dirty soda" take center stage on this year’s ranking of up-and-coming restaurant chains, but midscale breakfast brands see plenty of room to expand and casual dining makes a comeback.

Leadership