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Leadership

Ray Blanchette has another new job—this time as TGI Fridays CEO

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2018

His move from Ruby Tuesday to its archrival marks the casual-dining veteran’s third CEO post in three years.

Financing

Real Mex Restaurants’ new owner names Randy Sharpe CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2018

Ned Algeo was also named CFO of FM Restaurants, which acquired the owner of El Torito and Chevy’s Fresh Mex for $47 million out of bankruptcy.

Financing

Del Frisco’s to sell Sullivan’s to Macaroni Grill for $32 million

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

Scott Smith was named president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

Marketing

Casual restaurant chains aim to score with new football promos

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The new customer lures range from free delivery to guaranteed group reservations.

Leadership

Mike Nolan named CEO of Johnny Rockets

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2018

The company’s president is replacing John Maguire, who is leaving.

Financing

Why Barnes & Noble's restaurant experiment is struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2018

The bookstore chain’s challenges operating full-service locations prove not everybody can do it, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk names Michael Coyne CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The former Potbelly CFO had spent a time as that chain’s interim CEO.

Financing

Gameworks gets a new owner and a new CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

ExWorks, one of the brand’s lenders, has taken over ownership and named Philip Kaplan CEO.

Financing

Tilted Kilt’s new owner completes purchase of Fat Patty’s

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2018

Arc Group bought the four-unit chain for $12.3 million, marking its second acquisition.

Financing

Customers come back to casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

In a ho-hum quarter, some full-service chains stood out, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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