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Maggiano's Little Italy

Operations

Inside Maggiano's plans to 'democratize luxury'

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 22, 2025

The Italian polished-casual chain has upgraded everything from its croutons to its tablecloths as it looks to offer a more upscale experience. But prices are staying more or less the same.

Operations

Maggiano's begins a turnaround, with Chili's playbook in hand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 19, 2025

The Italian casual-dining chain is taking cues from its soaring sister concept as it looks to return to traffic growth.

Food

Maggiano's begins 'next chapter' with premium cocktails, ingredient upgrades

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 10, 2024

Updates such as tableside drink service and specially grown tomatoes are designed to give customers more bang for their buck at the polished-casual Italian chain.

Operations

Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

Leadership

Maggiano's President Steve Provost to retire

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 20, 2023

The longtime Brinker executive, industry veteran and onetime presidential speechwriter will step down at the end of August.

Financing

Maggiano’s sales soar with help from a booming to-go business

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 01, 2023

Off-premise sales are up 81% compared to before pandemic, and they are highly incremental, executives said.

Emerging Brands

Chili's parent bets on a second virtual concept

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 18, 2021

Maggiano's Italian Classics features Italian standards, with an emphasis on $10 lunch combos.

Financing

Chili's shoots past 2019 sales levels, but Maggiano's lags

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 18, 2021

Comps for both brands were helped by the It's Just Wings virtual concept, but off-premise business slipped overall.

Financing

Shutdowns are hurting Chili's sales this month

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2020

Same-store sales have slipped during the period from -1% to -12.3% and parent Brinker International is pulling back quarterly guidance.

Marketing

Chili's parent gets into the wings delivery business

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2020

It's Just Wings will provide its signature product from the kitchens of Chili's and Maggiano's.

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