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Ninety Nine Restaurants

Financing

J. Alexander’s puts itself up for sale

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2019

The polished-casual chain said it is also open to a significant “strategic” equity investment.

Leadership

Parent of O’Charley’s gets a new CFO

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2019

Kurt Schnaubelt joins the diversified restaurant company from a consulting firm.

Top 500 Chains

Ninety Nine Restaurants

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

Beverage

The 10 most unique LTOs in March

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2019

Limited-time offers that differentiate the menu scored high with consumers.

Marketing

The 10 most unique LTOs on chain menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2018

The originality of these limited-time items piqued consumer interest in November.

Workforce

Court clears the way for servers to sue for full minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2018

The decision could require restaurants to forego the tip credit for side work and untipped activities.

Top 500 Chains

Ninety Nine Restaurants

Jun. 19, 2018

It ain't about the food

By Bill Main on Oct. 17, 2001

Marketing is one of the least understood disciplines in foodservice. Your brand image and brand integrity are delicate, fragile images in the mind of your customer.

Making the grade

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 20, 2011

Dead roaches count for fewer points than the live bugs. A carton of moldy tomatoes sitting on the basement floor is a red flag—even if those tomatoes belong to another tenant in the building. And arguing with a health inspector means automatic failure.

Marketing

Capitalizing on Friendsgiving

By Jackson Lewis on Nov. 18, 2016

The made-up holiday offers an opportunity to serve the Thanksgiving crowd before their traditional turkey dinner. Here's how seven restaurant operations are capitalizing on the opportunity.

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