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Romano's Macaroni Grill

Financing

Romano's Macaroni Grill has closed more than half of its restaurants this year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 02, 2025

The Italian casual-dining chain is now down to just nine locations, continuing a steep decline for the brand since the pandemic. But its problems started long before that.

Leadership

A restaurateur’s summer reading guide

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2019

Downtime is at a premium during the industry’s busiest season. These reads may be worth finding the needed hours.

Top 500 Chains

Romano's Macaroni Grill

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.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Marketing

10 limited-time offers with top consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2018

See which LTOs resonated with customers the most during September, when comfort foods made a comeback.

Leadership

Ray Blanchette has another new job—this time as TGI Fridays CEO

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2018

His move from Ruby Tuesday to its archrival marks the casual-dining veteran’s third CEO post in three years.

Food

At Romano’s Macaroni Grill, simplicity sells a steak

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 25, 2018

A new menu item’s pared-down approach is resonating with customers.

Financing

For struggling restaurants, it’s buy or die

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

As sales continue to weaken, restaurant chains hope mergers will keep them afloat, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

10 most alluring LTOs on menus in July

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 09, 2018

These limited-time offers grabbed attention this summer.

Top 500 Chains

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Jun. 19, 2018
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