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Financing

G.J. Hart’s vision for Red Robin: Better burgers and more managers

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The new CEO wants to get the brand back on track by improving its menu and correcting past missteps.

Financing

Amid troubled economy, Applebee’s says it’s better than ever

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2022

The chain has doubled down on value and is getting good results: Three-year same-store sales set a new record in the third quarter.

Financing

Chili’s content with less traffic if it means more profits

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2022

Traffic was down nearly 7% at the chain after it cut back on discounts, but executives say the new strategy is helping the bottom line.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory puts faith in higher prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 01, 2022

The casual-dining chain said consumers are accepting of price hikes even as sales slowed. It will need to take even more to fight off inflation.

Financing

Why Texas Roadhouse could soon be the country’s biggest casual-dining chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

The brand now believes it can have 900 restaurants in the U.S. That footprint combined with robust sales put it on pace to pass its competitors.

Leadership

Brinker’s revamped C-suite is latest sign of change at Chili's

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

With new leaders of people and digital, the company continues its back-to-basics approach under new CEO Kevin Hochman.

Emerging Brands

Hot chicken chain Tumble 22 acquired by group including ex-Texas Roadhouse COO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

Doug Thompson will become CEO of the five-unit brand he is buying with well-known restaurant investors Bruckman, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners.

Financing

Sales grow at Twin Peaks, even in a hurricane

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2022

The casual-dining chain, owned by Fat Brands, has seen strong sales this year. And its sales are up in Florida.

Leadership

Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman wants to make Chili’s fun again

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2022

He’s spent his first months on the job asking field-level staff and even suppliers what the brand should do differently. It's resulted in an avalanche of fresh ideas.

Marketing

Olive Garden is bringing back the Never Ending Pasta Bowl after all

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 29, 2022

After casting doubt on the future of the popular promotion, the chain is reviving it as sales and traffic slow.

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