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Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory’s fast-casual concept has a name: Social Monk

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

Social Monk Asian Kitchen will be the chain’s second try at an Asian concept and will debut this fall.

Financing

Cheddar’s is next on Darden’s fix-it list

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2018

The casual-dining giant's seven other casual brands generated strong Q4 results. Now the focus is on repairing the newest addition to the fold.

Financing

O’Charley’s owner is splitting up

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2018

In a bid for simplicity, Ninety Nine Restaurants, O’Charley’s are splitting from Village Inn and Bakers Square, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Macaroni Grill charts its next course

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2018

With sales improving a year after bankruptcy, the company is looking to add another concept.

Financing

Which chain will Cheesecake Factory buy?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2018

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dick’s Wings owner to buy Tilted Kilt

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2018

Arc Group will acquire the struggling breastaurant chain in a complex deal.

Leadership

Chris Tomasso named First Watch CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2018

Longtime CEO Ken Pendery will become executive chairman of the fast-growing breakfast chain.

Financing

Robert Earl buys Bertucci's for $20M

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 05, 2018

The 58-unit casual Italian chain becomes a sister concept of Planet Hollywood, Buca di Beppo and Earl of Sandwich.

Financing

Why casual dining should listen to consumers instead of Jonathan Maze

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 01, 2018

The problem isn't oversupply. It's under-demand.

Financing

Why casual-dining chains should close about 2,000 locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2018

Continued traffic challenges and industry changes suggest a need to keep reducing supply, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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