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For many casual chains, growth lies outside the dining room

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 13, 2022

Nearly every big full-service chain is embracing ghost kitchens, virtual brands and other off-premise channels. Even some historic holdouts have shown signs of cracking.

Financing

Applebee's franchisee SSCP buys 12 stores in Virginia

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2022

It acquired the restaurants from fellow operator Apple Investors Group, bringing its Applebee's count to 80.

Workforce

Bar Louie is offering sabbaticals to GMs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2022

The key staffers will get a three-week sabbatical every three years, part of a new benefits program at the gastropub chain.

Financing

Bob Evans is reportedly exploring a sale

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 11, 2022

The family-dining chain could be valued at up to $600 million, according to Bloomberg.

Operations

TGI Fridays unveils small-format Fridays on the Fly concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 10, 2022

The stores will look to take advantage of a growing off-premise business at the casual-dining brand.

Financing

The Lost Cajun is ready to refill its pipeline

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 07, 2022

The casual-dining chain has emerged from bankruptcy with plans to get back to its fast-growing ways.

Leadership

Bonefish Grill promotes Michael Healy to president

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2022

The 12-year veteran of Bonefish parent Bloomin' Brands will take the reins at the 185-unit seafood chain.

Financing

After pandemic pause, Black Bear Diner is back in growth mode

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 21, 2021

The family-dining chain is looking for new franchisees to open new restaurants that are built for more takeout.

Leadership

Once a busser for Darden, Rick Cardenas is set to become its CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2021

The industry lifer has spent virtually his entire career with the company, rising from a 16-year-old Red Lobster employee to the top post.

Financing

Olive Garden hints at end of Never-Ending Pasta Bowl

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2021

Executives said the popular promotion had negative impacts—and it did just fine without it this year.

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