Maggiano's Little Italy

Leadership

Steve Provost succeeds Kelly Baltes as Maggiano’s president

Brinker said the switch reflects a change in its management structure.

Workforce

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Delivery and takeout business has more than doubled, but off-premise is generating only about 30%-35% of former sales levels.

The changeover is part of a stepped-up effort to boost in-store business.

The casual chain is looking at staffing changes and new packaging after posting a 2.9% rise in Q1 comps, in part because of delivery.

Ellie Doty will be responsible for consumer insights and menu development, among other duties.

Brinker International said the redirections will set up the casual giant for extended growth.

The third-party service also becomes the exclusive delivery partner of Maggiano’s.

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The Brinker International holding is close to picking at least one third-party service as a partner, officials say.

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