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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.

Operations

Public shaming and other head-spinning moments of the week

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Guilt was ladled out like soup this week in the restaurant business, with much of the shame megaphoned by outsiders looking in.

Leadership

J. Alexander’s names Jason Parks CIO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2018

Longtime company executive promoted to the c-suite.

Financing

Olive Garden parent reels off positive comps, a host of surprises

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Six of Darden Restaurants' seven multiunit brands posted positive comps for Q3. The how's and why's provided some surprises.

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