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By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2022

The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.

The Lost Cajun acquired by franchise consulting group

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Executive Decisions Group will look to help the chain return to growth after it emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year.

Workforce

Chili's parent extends education perks to workers' family members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 13, 2022

Spouses, domestic partners and children of Brinker managers can get free GED and associate's degree training and more through the Best You EDU program.

Operations

Virtual brands become serious business at O’Charley’s

By Joe Guszkowski on May 12, 2022

Its delivery-only concepts are generating the sales equivalent of five restaurants, according to CEO Craig Barber.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse sales rise thanks to dine-in resurgence

By Joe Guszkowski on May 05, 2022

On-premise visits have returned to 2019 levels, and executives believe there’s room for more.

Workforce

Applebee’s parent bets tech can make up for fewer workers

By Joe Guszkowski on May 04, 2022

Dine Brands is investing in handheld server tablets and exploring robots to help ease a nagging staffing shortage.

Financing

With costs soaring, Chili’s turns to a new menu, service model and robots

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2022

Parent company Brinker’s stock price plunged Wednesday as costs increase and margins thin despite higher prices. The company is looking at ways to improve efficiency.

Financing