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Chuy's

Financing

With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 18, 2024

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

Financing

Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants is buying Chuy's for $605M

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 17, 2024

It will be the second acquisition for Darden in as many years and brings Mexican cuisine to its portfolio for the first time.

Marketing

Non-discount chains are getting pulled into the value wars anyway

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 13, 2024

The industry's preoccupation with price is forcing brands to change tactics in marketing and on the menu, even if they refuse to discount.

Leadership

Chuy's co-founder Mike Young dies at age 74

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2023

An entrepreneur who said he relied on Jose Cuervo for his design ideas, the lifetime Austin restaurateur also opened several independents in his hometown.

Financing

Ruth's Chris sees some relief on beef costs

By Joe Guszkowski and Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2022

Earnings Roundup: Chuy's sales hurt by the Texas heat and Fat Brands looks for more acquisition targets.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Ruth’s Chris, STK, Chuy’s, El Pollo Loco, RAVE

By Joe Guszkowski and Heather Lalley on May 06, 2022

Sales are up, but inflation and supply chain issues continue to cause stress for smaller, publicly traded restaurant chains.

Workforce

Overtime costs surge for restaurants as fewer workers shoulder the workload

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2022

Employers are also finding that more hours are needed because new hires aren't as efficient.

Financing

Chuy’s likes the ROI on thank-you bonuses, pauses at sky-high construction costs

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2022

The casual chain is pushing back its development schedule because of a 25% spike in costs.

Food

Consumers rank their favorite tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2021

These 10 chains serve the most craveable tacos, according to Technomic consumer data.

Financing

Restaurant earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Ruth’s Chris

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2021

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

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