casual_dining

Leadership

Dave George named Darden COO

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

Operations

10 years after bankruptcy filing, Bennigan’s plots 2nd act

The nostalgic brand reports growth with its modern prototype.

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

The founder of Planet Hollywood is now an activist investor in the casual-dining operator, The Bottom Line says.

The casual-dining chain plans to buy out small shareholders to cut costs.

Marathon Partners accuses J. Alexander's of "manipulation" in its effort to merge with Ninety Nine Restaurants, says RB's The Bottom Line.

The movie theater-restaurant chain raised less than it originally planned.

The company says it will focus on organic growth after shareholders block a proposed merger with Ninety Nine Restaurants.

Inspire Brands, which owns Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, is a new kind of brand operator.

Paul Malazita was named interim CFO to replace Dexter Newman.

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