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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.

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.

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