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Lone Star Steakhouse

Financing

How Lone Star Steakhouse fell off its horse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2022

Reality Check: Once a worthy rival of Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn and Logan's, the brand is no longer around. Here's why.

Workforce

Olive Garden's parent sets a policy on employee vaccinations

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2021

Darden Restaurants will provide four hours of paid time for getting the anti-COVID shots, but will not require the inoculations

Too much of a good thing

By Bill Main on Mar. 03, 2004

I'm not sure whether it's just a slow news day, or just a commentary on our industry, but I was moved to write about the less than stellar food available on most restaurant menus. Mind you, I don't mean less than good. I mean less than stellar.

Bouncing Back From Failure

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2008

As any entrepreneur worth his salt knows, being successful doesn't mean you never fail.A Failed Promise: A dream job gone......or just delayed?In June, 2005,...

Michigan-Based Gordon Food Service Marketplace Looking at Lakeland Storefront

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 17, 2010

LAKELAND, FL (March 17, 2010)—Michigan-based Gordon Food Service wants to bring one of its hybrid supermarket-restaurant supply stores to Lakeland.City...

The year’s head-spinning moments: 5 that screamed for neck braces

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2014

Here are five developments from 2014, including one from just last month, that shouldn't be forgotten as the calendar changes.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

Leadership

Upstart Fish City Grill hooks big-chain vet as new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

Dave Orenstein is joining the 19-unit venture after serving as CEO of Lone Star, among other casual players.

Lone Star, CalPERS settle self-dealing suit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 02, 2005

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon insiders have agreed to return $4.7 million to the company to settle a 2001 lawsuit filed by the California Public Employees Retirement System, a major shareholder.

Operations

Ranges & Cooktops

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2008

It's all about the heat. Today’s ranges—gas, electric or induction—can help you maximize energy dollars by heating more quickly and efficiently. If your range or cooktop needs replacing or you’re thinking of expanding your cooking choices, here are some options to consider.

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