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Olive Garden says lower prices are helping sales

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 23, 2023

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

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 22, 2023

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

Leadership

True Food Kitchen names John Williams CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 22, 2023

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

Operations

Despite some recent failures, some restaurants keep looking for ways around the tip

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2023

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.

Operations

After 90 years, Primanti Bros. is still evolving

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 16, 2023

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

Marketing

Red Lobster to give away free lobster at Times Square location

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 15, 2023

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

Leadership

Primanti Bros. promotes Adam Golomb to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 10, 2023

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

Financing

Red Robin's recovery gets off to a fast start

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2023

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

Financing

Cheesecake Factory ramps up growth of non-Cheesecake brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 22, 2023

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

Financing

BJ's to trim menu by 10% as part of cost-cutting efforts

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 21, 2023

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

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