Brio Tuscan Grille

Brio and Bravo get strategic investment from R&R Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 15, 2025

R&R, the new restaurant group led by Scott Taylor, will look to revitalize the two Italian casual-dining chains as they work through their second bankruptcy.

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

Brio and Bravo name restaurant vet Craig Miller as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 26, 2025

The former Ruth’s Chris CEO will take the helm at the casual-dining Italian chains, his first permanent restaurant executive role since 2008.

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.

Emerging Brands

Robert Earl says he’s out to save independent restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2020

Not coincidentally, his new virtual venture may add to his success, too.

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.

Operations

Shakeout and takeout usher in new realities for full-service chains

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2020

The crisis has been a catalyst for righting supply and demand while also proving QSRs don’t have a hammerlock on off-premise.

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.

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