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Financing

Romano's Macaroni Grill files for bankruptcy protection

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2017

Management says the venerable Italian chain will use the filing to renegotiate leases on 37 closed sites.

Financing

8.7% traffic drop stings Chili's in latest quarter

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2017

Maggiano's also saw a slide in guest counts.

Financing

BWW’s largest franchisee seeks a change

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2017

Diversified Restaurant Holdings is pursuing a sale or other extraordinary option.

Leadership

Applebee’s names new chief operations officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

The chain has promoted its vice president of operations.

Leadership

Hard Rock gets new corporate executive chef

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

Michael Coury will spearhead the menu strategy for the brand’s 178 cafe units.

Operations

Red Robin tries a delivery-only spinoff

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2017

Red Robin Express will have no storefront, just production capabilities for producing the food found in full-service units.

Leadership

New management takes over Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

The chain has its third CEO in about 13 months.

Marketing

Quaker Steak & Lube tries a Tuesday traffic booster

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2017

The casual chain has added a $10 Tuesdays deal.

Operations

Dixie Restaurants closing all units

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 04, 2017

Operations will cease at the company’s two family-dining concepts.

Financing

Games carry Dave & Buster's once again

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2017

The food and games chain’s stock surged, thanks to amusements, despite declining same-store sales.

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