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Financing

Ruby Tuesday closes another 15 locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2018

The casual-dining chain says the shutters were part of a "routine review."

Darden buys another casual-dining growth brand

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2017

For $780 million in cash, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will add a growth chain with familiar management.

Operations

Del Frisco's shifts attention to its flagship

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The company is slowing growth of Del Frisco's Grille amid sales challenges.

Financing

What happened with Dave & Buster’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2018

Eatertainment chains like Chuck E. Cheese's were all the rage, until suddenly they weren’t, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

Curbside delivery gets a second wind

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2017

Third-party delivery may be getting all the buzz, but a growing number of operations are showing renewed interest in a more familiar means of capturing off-premise sales.

Operations

10 years after bankruptcy filing, Bennigan’s plots 2nd act

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2018

The nostalgic brand reports growth with its modern prototype.

Leadership

Upstart Fish City Grill hooks big-chain vet as new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

Dave Orenstein is joining the 19-unit venture after serving as CEO of Lone Star, among other casual players.

Food

4 new takes on traditional appetizers

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 25, 2017

Chains are revamping mozzarella sticks, chips, breaded veggies and dips.

Operations

Bagger Dave’s closes a third of its units

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2018

The casual-dining chain plans to buy out small shareholders to cut costs.

Financing

Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2018

The company has a potential buyer in a deal valued at $20 million.

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