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Olive Garden says lower prices are helping sales

The chain’s strategy to undershoot inflation is driving more guests to its restaurants, executives said. And it believes peak pricing is now in the rearview mirror.

Financing

Hooters kicks off U.S. growth push with free royalties for franchisees

The chain is offering new operators 40 weeks of free royalties as it celebrates its 40th birthday.

The former CMO of Lazy Dog Restaurants replaces Christine Barone, who left to join Dutch Bros.

Many have tried to move away from traditional tipping, only to turn back. But the idea continues to evolve as operators look for new models to ensure pay equity.

A focus on tech has the 42-unit Pittsburgh icon behaving like a much younger and bigger brand.

The struggling chain will serve all-you-can eat lobster on March 28 as it ramps up its promotional activity.

The CMO and president replaces David Head, who is taking a consulting role with the chain's lead investor.

Staffing changes and new grills are already paying dividends for the chain, but executives cautioned that a full turnaround will take time.

The company will open up to 16 North Italias, Flower Childs and other brands from its Fox Restaurant Concepts division.

One of the industry's biggest menus is getting smaller, but executives said they don't foresee it hurting sales.

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