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Leadership

Granite City’s new owner plans to bring back the founder

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2020

The plan was revealed after BBQ Holdings, also the parent of Famous Dave’s, completed its $7.5 million acquisition of the brand.

Leadership

Red Robin investor resumes its push for control

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2020

Vintage Capital is commencing a proxy fight to land four seats on the restaurant company’s board. It alleges that current directors haven’t been forthcoming about acquisition offers.

Financing

Fertitta bags another: 3-unit Cadillac Ranch, for $7.5M

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

The offer marks the billionaire’s second bid for a restaurant brand in roughly a week.

Marketing

BJ’s finds success with a novel dine-in/takeout combo

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

Customers who spend a certain amount in-restaurant can pick off a special $6 menu of heat-and-eat take-home dishes.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse revs up Bubba’s 33

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

With same-store sales nearly double those of its big sister in Q4, Bubba’s intends to expand by 25% in 2020.

Financing

How Barcelona Wine Bar survived the acquisitions roller coaster

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

CEO Adam Halberg joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain and its approach to delivery and service.

Leadership

Gregg Scarlett named U.S. chief of Carrabba’s, Bonefish

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

He will continue to oversee the domestic operations of Outback. In another change, Liz Smith is stepping down as executive chairwoman.

Leadership

Brett Patterson named president of Outback Steakhouse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The appointment was the latest top-level executive and board changes disclosed today by Bloomin’ Brands.

Financing

Famous Dave’s parent to buy Granite City

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The acquisition will add two more concepts to BBQ Holdings’ rapidly expanding portfolio.

Financing

How Macaroni Grill turned it around

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2020

CEO Nishant Machado joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s comeback and its multibrand operation.

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