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Marketing

Houlihan’s announces New Year’s specials

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 13, 2017

Guests can enjoy prix fixe menus and happy hour deals.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s stock plunges after same-store sales fall

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2018

The company said its same-store sales are down 5.1% this quarter.

Leadership

Ray Blanchette named Ruby Tuesday CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2018

The former Ignite and Au Bon Pain CEO is “bullish” on the opportunity.

Financing

Black Bear Diner crosses the Rockies

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2018

The California-based family-dining chain is taking its expansion east.

Leadership

Jim Hyatt named CEO of California Pizza Kitchen

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The former Ruby Tuesday executive will take over for the retired G.J. Hart.

Operations

Del Frisco's shifts attention to its flagship

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The company is slowing growth of Del Frisco's Grille amid sales challenges.

Financing

J. Alexander's-Ninety Nine merger dealt a big blow

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

A pair of advisory firms are recommending that shareholders vote against the deal.

Leadership

Dave George named Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

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

Applebee's names Joel Yashinsky CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

The former McDonald's executive will take the marketing helm at the casual-dining chain.

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