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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.

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

Cracker Barrel puts its hope in catering

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The family-dining chain is confident in the future of its takeout business.

Financing

Investor wants Outback Steakhouse owner to spin off other brands

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2018

Barington Capital is pushing Bloomin' Brands to spin off Carrabba's, Fleming's and Bonefish Grill.

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.

Financing

Bravo Brio to be sold to GP Investments for $100M

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2018

The owner of Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille will be acquired in an all-cash deal.

Leadership

Charlie Sarkis, Boston's pioneering multiconcept operator, dies at 78

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

His Back Bay Restaurant Group was an early example of the MCOs that are now found throughout the nation.

Operations

Applebee's updates its to-go service

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

The chain is offering a $10 discount to encourage use of the updated components.

Workforce

Taco Mac plunges into apprenticeships with 50 recruits

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

The 27-unit chain is one of the first operations to try a new federally sanctioned program for developing restaurant management.

Marketing

Chili's simplifies loyalty program with every-visit rewards

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

All members will get something free when they visit a store.

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