Bar Louie

Bar Louie names Brian Wright CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2022

He joins the grill-and-bar chain after holding the same position at Tijuana Flats.

Bar Louie is offering sabbaticals to GMs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2022

The key staffers will get a three-week sabbatical every three years, part of a new benefits program at the gastropub chain.

Financing

Bar Louie files for bankruptcy after closing 38 units

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2020

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

Financing

Restaurant chains have no room for error

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

Bankruptcy filings by Bar Louie, Krystal and American Blue Ribbon all reflect the industry’s competitive and operational challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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