Maggiano's Little Italy

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.

Maggiano’s debuts brunch

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 02, 2017

The casual brand looks to draw diners with the popular daypart spanner.

Consumer Trends

5 chains winning special occasion visits

By Jill Failla on Mar. 09, 2017

Here are the five restaurant chains that consumers visit the most for special occasions.

Food

4 tactics to offset hurdles of adding brunch

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2017

Adding or expanding brunch can boost customer counts—but it doesn’t come without challenges.

Provost moves from Maggiano’s to Chili’s

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2017

After serving as president of the Italian chain, the chain veteran will now oversee Chili's marketing and menu development.

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.

Workforce

How to prepare staff for a press event

By Alaina Lancaster on May 24, 2017

It’s never good when employees make mistakes, but it’s even worse when they do it in a room full of reporters.

2017 Top 500: Italian

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Italian heavyweight Olive Garden increased sales by 3%, helping to drive the menu category's 1.9% sales growth, to $8.5 billion.