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Financing

Brinker's happy holidays end on sour omicron note

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2022

The variant led to staffing headaches at Chili’s and Maggiano’s in January, putting a kink in their comeback from COVID.

Financing

People still want to eat inside restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2022

The Bottom Line: National Restaurant Association survey data shows customers have more “pent-up demand” for dining in restaurants than getting takeout.

Marketing

With clothing line, P.F. Chang’s hopes to become more ubiquitous

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 28, 2022

The Asian chain now sells bomber jackets and bucket hats in addition to food, and superfans seem to be eating it up.

Operations

Applebee’s, IHOP head to the UAE amid renewed development push

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 28, 2022

The first location will open in Dubai under an IHOP franchisee later this year.

Marketing

How much would you pay to skip the waitlist? One chain bet $600

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 27, 2022

The annual membership at Rib & Chop House offers priority seating as well as discounts and other perks. It’s been a success so far, said CEO Yaron Goldman.

Leadership

Mongolian Concepts promotes Becca McIntyre to VP of culinary and supply chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 26, 2022

McIntyre will lead extensive menu development at the owner of bd's Mongolian Grill and other bowl chains.

Financing

Bigger chains have a larger share of a shrinking full-service market

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2022

The Bottom Line: Large full-service concepts gained market share since the start of the pandemic and are set up for a stronger future.

Emerging Brands

Walk-On's is opening an Atlanta office

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 25, 2022

The satellite to its Baton Rouge HQ will house finance, analytics and tech departments to help support the chain's rapid growth.

Operations

Tom Colicchio will help Cooper’s Hawk kick off one of its two new concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

Carla Hall will be among the rotating chefs providing menus for the chain’s new Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk restaurant in Chicago, to open this year. The company is also creating a Neapolitan pizza concept.

Leadership

Red Lobster hires Patty Trevino as CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 19, 2022

The former head of marketing for Hardee's and Carl's Jr. will take over the newly created position.

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