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Leadership

Buffalo Wild Wings' new parent names chief of R Taco, slates layoffs

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2018

Inspire Brands continues to lay its infrastructure with the recruitment of former Qdoba President Tim Casey.

Financing

Ruby Tuesday closes another 15 locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2018

The casual-dining chain says the shutters were part of a "routine review."

Marketing

Dave & Buster's looks to virtual reality for a sales lift

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2018

The chain is also testing a fast-casual option within its restaurants.

Leadership

3 restaurant leaders being put to a test

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2018

Situations at Applebee's, Dunkin' and Darden will be true tests of some promising leaders' mettle.

Financing

What happened with Dave & Buster’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2018

Eatertainment chains like Chuck E. Cheese's were all the rage, until suddenly they weren’t, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Rhone Capital completes its purchase of Fogo de Chao

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2018

The Brazilian steakhouse chain was sold to the private-equity group over a proposed merger from another public company.

Workforce

Brinker plans to develop 250 restaurant managers through apprenticeships

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

The parent of Chili's and Maggiano's has made the biggest commitment to date to participate in a new industrywide development program.

Leadership

Upstart Fish City Grill hooks big-chain vet as new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

Dave Orenstein is joining the 19-unit venture after serving as CEO of Lone Star, among other casual players.

Workforce

Houlihan's franchisee pays $5M to resolve tip-pooling, overtime charges

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2018

The consent agreement settles a three-year action brought by the Department of Labor.

Financing

Bertucci’s reportedly prepares a bankruptcy filing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

The Italian chain is apparently looking for a buyer.

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