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Operations

Texas Roadhouse remains in a league of its own

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2024

The steakhouse chain saw impressive growth on both the top and bottom line in the second quarter as it continued to defy industry trends.

Financing

Steak and Ale comes back from the dead, 16 years later

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: Paul Mangiamele has vowed to bring the venerable casual-dining chain back for more than a decade. He finally fulfilled that promise. Here’s a look inside.

Financing

With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 18, 2024

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

Operations

Check out Steak and Ale's first new restaurant in 16 years

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 15, 2024

The classic casual-dining chain has reemerged in Burnsville, Minnesota, where it is playing on nostalgia while embracing modern tastes.

Financing

Red Lobster ponders best path out of bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2024

The seafood chain and its creditors are aligning behind a debt-for-equity deal that would limit disruptions and expenses.

Financing

Another breastaurant chain suffers a severe downturn

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2024

Bombshells, the concept run by strip-club operator RCI Hospitality, posted a 16.2% drop in same-store sales.

Marketing

Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent Brinker International over use of 'Sabotage' in ad

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 11, 2024

The hip-hop group said a 2022 social media video featured parts of the hit song without their permission.

Food

Maggiano's begins 'next chapter' with premium cocktails, ingredient upgrades

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 10, 2024

Updates such as tableside drink service and specially grown tomatoes are designed to give customers more bang for their buck at the polished-casual Italian chain.

Technology

How AI is helping BJ's Restaurants see the future

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 02, 2024

The casual-dining chain is using an AI tool that can pinpoint sales weeks in advance, allowing managers to make smarter staffing decisions.

Operations

Red Lobster's decline creates an opportunity in seafood

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 28, 2024

As the market leader closes restaurants across the country, innovative upstarts, steakhouses and even grocers could be in line to benefit. But can anyone unseat the king?

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