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Workforce

Houlihan's franchisee pays $5M to resolve tip-pooling, overtime charges

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2018

The consent agreement settles a three-year action brought by the Department of Labor.

Consumer Trends

8 ways to give customers more bang for their buck

 By Patricia Cobe and Brett Dworski on Jul. 31, 2017

Here’s how restaurants can promote value without focusing on price alone.

Financing

Delay on J. Alexander's merger vote irks an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2018

Marathon Partners accuses J. Alexander's of "manipulation" in its effort to merge with Ninety Nine Restaurants, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Del Frisco’s reshuffles management

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2017

The operator's leadership changes comprise its latest move to reinvigorate sales.

Financing

New Buffalo Wild Wings owner leans on its CEO's hotel experience

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2018

Inspire Brands, which owns Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, is a new kind of brand operator.

Marketing

Bob Evans debuts ‘Meatloaf Mondays’

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 07, 2017

Customers who wear their pajamas in-restaurant and order from a select group of entrees will get a dessert free of charge.

Financing

Rhone Capital to buy Fogo de Chao for $560M

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The take-private deal comes less than three years after Fogo went public.

Financing

Ruby Tuesday is sold

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

The chain was acquired by a private-equity firm run by restaurant franchisees.

Financing

Famous Dave's Q4 same-store sales increase

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2018

Franchisees' same-store sales increased 1.1% as the company refranchised more units and added delivery.

Outback's parent to introduce cross-brand loyalty program

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2016

Patrons will be rewarded for visiting any of the casual-dining giant’s restaurants.

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