casual_dining

Can pickleball save the eatertainment sector?

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 09, 2022

Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson jumps into this increasingly crowded niche with the new Camp Pickle concept to debut next year.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s sales picked up speed in August

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2022

The food-and-games chain, as well as new acquisition Main Event, both saw sales accelerate last month. But that didn’t help margins and the company’s stock price fell.

Marketing

BJ’s launches $10 Pizookie subscription

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

The Pizookie Pass sold out within an hour Monday. It will entitle 200 loyalty members to the popular dessert every day of September.

Leadership

Flix Brewhouse promotes Chance Robertson to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

Robertson replaces founder Allan Reagan as head of the dine-in cinema and brewery chain.

Financing

Chili’s to rein in giveaways under new CEO's rebound plan

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

It’s one of a number of “interventions” being led by new CEO Kevin Hochman, including a revamped loyalty program and a variety of operations and menu changes.

Technology

Chili’s is pausing its test of server robots

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The chain said it was halting certain projects that lacked a clear ROI and shifting its focus to other forms of technology instead.

Leadership

Logan’s Roadhouse owner names Josh Kern interim CEO as Jim Mazany steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2022

SPB Hospitality hired Mazany in 2020 to help turn around a group of newly acquired concepts. Kern will take the reins after three years with the company.

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