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Chili's Grill & Bar

Technology

Real-time updates keep waiting guests under control

Many independents and smaller operations using waitlist management apps stick to a basic model—and those off-the-shelf options still seem to be helping business.

Financing

Tax reform has a downside for Chili’s parent

Deferred taxes have a lower value for Brinker International under revised federal rates, cutting into the casual-dining company's profits.

This week’s 7 head-spinning moments: 'Fight Club' leaks

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2016

Dispatches from the restaurant battleground show how some of the biggest names in the business are coping with the industry's difficult conditions.

Financing

5 reasons for bar and grill chains' nightmare 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2018

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Post-election strife spills into restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2016

High emotions are triggering confrontations between Donald Trump's fans and detractors. Unfortunately for the industry, sometimes the combatants' battlefield of choice is the restaurant dining room.

Consumer Trends

Yelp users’ favorite casual chains

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2018

A new analysis also shows what differentiates a good user-generated review from a negative one.

Marketing

7 indulgences aimed at busting New Year's resolutions

By Jackson Lewis on Jan. 11, 2017

As consumers try to meet their healthier eating pledges, some operators are bucking the trend and offering indulgent fare.

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.

Consumer Trends

8 chains missing the mark with takeout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

A look at the casual-dining chains satisfying consumers with their dine-in services, but not doing quite as well with takeout.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reverse is the new forward

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 28, 2017

Some big chains are reversing themselves on customization, delivery, portioning and new-age staffing moves.

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