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Financing

Denny's is upgrading its kitchens chainwide

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

New ovens and other equipment will improve efficiency and food and allow the diner chain to do more at dinner.

Financing

Chili’s parent sees hiring improve, but holidays could pose challenge

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

Brinker International is adding an average of 1,000 workers a week at Chili’s and Maggiano’s going into a busy season.

Financing

Bloomin’s sturdy margins face a test in 2022

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2021

The Outback Steakhouse parent is raising prices for the first time in two years as it prepares for food and labor inflation.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse wrangles with runaway beef prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2021

The chain raised menu prices 4.2% as commodity inflation hit 14% in the third quarter, driven largely by beef.

Technology

Cracker Barrel opens 1st urban location: A ghost kitchen in Hollywood

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 25, 2021

The casual-dining chain will make its LA debut this week with the delivery-only Cracker Barrel Kitchen.

Financing

BJ’s laser-focused on labor as sales slip

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 22, 2021

Understaffed restaurants had to limit their menus and hours, putting a lid on sales.

Technology

Buffalo Wild Wings is testing a wing-making robot

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2021

The latest version of Flippy, dubbed "Wingy," will debut in a B-Dubs restaurant next year.

Operations

TGI Fridays sees virtual brands as path to millions in new sales

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2021

The casual-dining chain expects concepts like Krispy Rice and others to generate up to $1 million per restaurant.

Financing

Chili’s is raising prices to combat rising labor, food costs

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2021

Parent Brinker International saw operating margins fall in the first quarter but said demand remains strong.

Workforce

Texas Roadhouse will help pay workers' tuition

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2021

The chain is offering employees more than $5,000 in annual reimbursements as it ramps up hiring efforts.

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