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Leadership

Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2020

He assumes the job from CEO Kent Taylor, who said the move will free him to focus on new business endeavors for the company.

Financing

J. Alexander’s says sales have plunged from new service limits

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2020

The multi-brand operator said 10 of its 46 restaurants have closed their dining rooms.

Operations

With expansion a priority again, full-service brands rev up their fast-casual ventures

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2020

What’s the field look like? Here’s a rundown of several well-fueled growth vehicles and where their development stands.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ hedges its bets

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2020

The company is aggressively developing brands around takeout, but it also insists that casual dining is not dead.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen exits Chapter 11 protection

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 24, 2020

The casual chain says its debt load is $220 million lighter, with no repayments due near-term.

Topics

Bonchon plans new formats, a relocation to Dallas

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2020

Fast-casual and to-go-only prototypes are under development, the Korean-chicken chain says.

Leadership

Applebee’s parent names John Peyton CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

Dine Brands Global will replace Steve Joyce with the CEO of the real estate brokerage company Realogy Franchise Group.

Operations

Never mind WWII. Here are the wars that really made Friendly’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2020

The 85-year-old family chain is getting its fifth owner. Here’s the saga of what happened under the prior four.

Emerging Brands

P.F. Chang’s bets big on its To Go format

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2020

With more than 15 locations planned for 2021, the polished casual brand intends to challenge mom-and-pop joints.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris optimistic, but remains at whim of COVID restrictions

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2020

Same-store sales improved as the chain was able to reopen more dining rooms, but were still down 36% in the third quarter.

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