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Brio Tuscan Grille

Emerging Brands

Robert Earl says he’s out to save independent restaurants

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

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.

Top 500 Chains

Brio Tuscan Grille

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Top 500 Chains

Brio Tuscan Grille

Jun. 19, 2018
Leadership

Brad Blum named CEO of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2018

The two casual Italian brands will be the nucleus for a new company run by the former Olive Garden chief, with financial backing from Brazil-based GP Investments.

Financing

Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

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