casual_dining

Casual-dining chains try buying their way to growth

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Del Frisco’s acquisition of Barteca shows Wall Street’s willingness to accept more strategic deals, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Famous Dave’s turns a profit

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2018

Cost cuts and better revenue have offset the chain's decline in same-store sales.

Financing

Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

Financing

Franchisors need to say more about franchisee finances

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

The bankruptcy filing of large Applebee’s franchisee shows that franchisors don’t reveal enough of their operators’ financial health, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Del Frisco’s to buy owner of Barcelona and Bartaco for $325M

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2018

The deal for Barteca Restaurant Group gives the casual-dining operator two growth chains.

Leadership

How to succeed the founder: Different by design at Not Your Average Joe’s

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2018

CEO Peter D’Amelio worked with chain creator Steve Silverstein to ensure a smooth transition, but he's no passive caretaker. The onetime president of The Cheesecake Factory is plotting his own course.

Financing