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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Leadership

With James O'Reilly taking the helm, Perkins and Huddle House are updating their stories

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

Leadership

Smokey Bones' James O'Reilly named CEO of Huddle House and Perkins parent

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The former Long John Silver's CEO will be responsible for growing the two family-dining chains while scouting for acquisitions.

Food

Perkins saw a void in the virtual kitchen space and filled it with sweet treats

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 10, 2021

The family-dining chain launched Bakery By Perkins online to deliver pies, muffins and other baked goods, but the concept also serves as a testing ground for new products.

Leadership

Peter Ortiz joints Huddle House's parent as chief development officer

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2021

The franchise veteran previously helped to expand Qdoba, Moe's and Potbelly.

Workforce

COVID-19 gives rise to new restaurant jobs

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2020

Chains are establishing new roles and responsibilities as dining rooms reopen.

Financing

After 13 years and 2 bankruptcies, Perkins and Marie Callender’s split up

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2019

The smaller Marie Callender’s was sold for $1.75 million as part of the breakup. RB’s The Bottom Line examines why the price was so low.

Financing

Huddle House agrees to buy Perkins for $51.5M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2019

The purchase will create a family restaurant empire extending to 700 locations and $800 million in annual sales.

Financing

What to do when big franchisees fail

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2019

Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and Perkins all face challenges with struggling operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Despite stronger sales, Perkins can’t avoid bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the bankruptcy filing of Perkins & Marie Callender’s, which came after a brutal two-year period for the company.

Financing

Perkins & Marie Callender’s files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2019

The family chains’ parent company anticipates selling the holdings piecemeal.

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