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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.

Financing

Robert Earl takes an interest in Bravo Brio

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

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

Operations

Bagger Dave’s closes a third of its units

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2018

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

Financing

Delay on J. Alexander's merger vote irks an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2018

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

Financing

IPic Entertainment closes its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

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

Financing

Shareholders vote against J. Alexander's merger

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

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

Financing

New Buffalo Wild Wings owner leans on its CEO's hotel experience

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2018

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

Leadership

Famous Dave's CFO resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2018

Paul Malazita was named interim CFO to replace Dexter Newman.

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