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Financing

10-unit Sicilian Oven lands a private-equity investment

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 04, 2025

Goode Partners made a strategic investment in the Florida-based wood-fired pizza brand with plans to help it grow within and outside of its home state.

Operations

P.F. Chang's new CEO wants to make the chain an everyday option

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 25, 2025

Jim Mazany is leading a turnaround effort at the Asian casual-dining chain focused on making the brand more approachable. But he also wants to enhance the experience. "I’m really looking to move the needle."

Financing

A big Red Robin franchisee doubles down on the brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2025

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands recently acquired four locations in Texas, its first outside of Pennsylvania. It’s encouraged by a new turnaround plan at the casual-dining chain.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen to be sold to investor group, report says

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2025

A group led by Consortium Brand Partners is set to acquire the casual-dining pizza chain for less than $300 million, Reuters reported.

Financing

Former Famous Dave's CEO to acquire closed Iron Hill locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 18, 2025

Jeff Crivello will take over 12 of the shuttered brewpubs in a $12 million credit bid. He plans to reopen 10 of them, some under different names, reports said.

Financing

Twin Peaks to acquire 8 franchised locations in Florida for $47M

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2025

The restaurants owned by DMD Ventures include some of the best-performing of the breastaurant chain’s 114 stores.

Food

Applebee's focus on menu innovation is paying off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2025

A drumbeat of new menu items has helped the casual-dining chain return to sales and traffic growth. See how it comes up with new dishes.

Financing

Value and catering drive traffic gains for Red Robin

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2025

The casual-dining chain’s $9.99 Big Yummm meal continues to draw in price-conscious customers, though sales and traffic were still lower than last year.

Leadership

P.F. Chang's names a new CEO for the second time this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2025

Restaurant veteran Jim Mazany will step into the top role at the Asian casual-dining chain, replacing Brad Hill, who was promoted in April.

Financing

Beef costs put pressure on Texas Roadhouse

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 07, 2025

Sales and traffic continue to rise for the steak chain, but an unexpected rise in beef prices took a bite out of its bottom line. They’re expected to remain elevated for the foreseeable future.

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