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Outback Steakhouse

Financing

Investor wants Outback Steakhouse owner to spin off other brands

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2018

Barington Capital is pushing Bloomin' Brands to spin off Carrabba's, Fleming's and Bonefish Grill.

Outback co-founder cooks up a new venture

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2015

The new fast-casual concept from the early builder of PDQ will feature bowls.

Financing

Turnaround plans yield results in casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

The latest flurry of earnings reports show clear sales and traffic improvement for a number of the sector's big brands.

Applebee's promises a turn toward fresher, 'real' food

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2016

The menu will be simplified, but more culinary art could go into it, the chain said.

Marketing

Chili's simplifies loyalty program with every-visit rewards

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

All members will get something free when they visit a store.

ID NEWS: Tight beef supply causes Tyson to cut slaughter;separately, steakhouse execs ask USDA to l

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 31, 2003

Seven of 10 beef slaughter plants owned by Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, AR, will not operate on Monday because of tight supplies of market-ready cattle and...

Technology

RB editors test two new restaurant apps

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 17, 2016

Check out how Outback Steakhouse's and Blaze Pizza's apps fared when put to the test by two of Restaurant Business magazine's editors.

No blame game in accounting mess

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2005

While many restaurant companies are restating earnings this year, some are accepting more blame for the accounting meltdowns than others.

800 Degrees gets new management, capital infusion

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2016

The fast-casual brand will be led by a veteran of the burger business.

Entrepreneur of the month: Steve Overholt

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2010

In addition to taking the Jimmy Buffett-themed chain private last September, CiP President Overholt has initiated steps to restore the island-escape concept to paradise-ville.

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