Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Financing

Bravo Brio Restaurants declares bankruptcy again

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2025

The owner of Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille filed its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in five years.

Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names Zach Koff president of Daily Provisions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2023

The former Shake Shack COO will oversee stepped up expansion of the restaurant/retail hybrid.

Leadership

Earl Enterprises taps Reef vet to develop nontraditional sites

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2023

Valentina Ellison is charged with putting Earl brands in airports, sports centers and shopping malls.

Financing

Robert Earl group agrees to buy 45 restaurants from Bravo and Brio's parent in $29M deal

By Peter Romeo on May 28, 2020

The operator of Planet Hollywood and Buca di Beppo is paying just $50,000 in cash for FoodFirst Global Restaurants.

Financing

Brio and Bravo parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 71 units

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2020

Additional closings and a sale of the company could follow, according to court documents.

Leadership

Steve Layt succeeds Brad Blum as CEO of Brio, Bravo

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 28, 2020

Blum also resigned his post as chairman, but remains a co-owner of the polished-casual chains.

Operations

Bravo Cucina’s new parent changes the menu

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2019

The polished concept is shifting to a menu of made-from-scratch Mediterranean specialties that promises health as well as flavor.

Top 500 Chains