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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.

Financing

20 top full-service chains in satisfaction and sales

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 23, 2017

When it comes to restaurant brands, the sales leaders are not always consumers’ favorites for a variety of reasons. Chains best at parlaying customer satisfaction into sales are hard to beat.

Financing

Shareholders vote against J. Alexander's merger

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

The company says it will focus on organic growth after shareholders block a proposed merger with Ninety Nine Restaurants.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Baked, not fried

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2017

Even the great Carnac couldn't have foreseen the role marijuana is about to play in restaurant sales, and that's just one of the who'd-have-believed-it developments.

Financing

5 reasons for bar and grill chains' nightmare 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2018

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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