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Romano's Macaroni Grill

Financing

Macaroni Grill charts its next course

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2018

With sales improving a year after bankruptcy, the company is looking to add another concept.

Financing

Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

 By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

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.

Consumer Trends

Top LTOs of 2017

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 09, 2017

The Top 500 chains unveiled more than 13,000 limited-time offers in 2017, but only some can be winners with consumers.

Food

Romano's Macaroni Grill launches new happy hour menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 02, 2017

The tiered menu allows guests to choose drinks and appetizers priced at $4, $5 or $6.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Financing

Romano's Macaroni Grill files for bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2017

Management says the venerable Italian chain will use the filing to renegotiate leases on 37 closed sites.

Top 500 Chains

Romano's Macaroni Grill

Jun. 12, 2017

The concept from Tony Romano serves up traditional Italian-inspired fare in a casual setting

Romano's Macaroni Grill

Jun. 11, 2017

Cooks up classic Italian fare in an exhibition kitchen, with an emphasis on hospitable service

Pimento Cheese

By Megan Warmouth on Jun. 21, 2013

Pimento cheese, Southern star of tea sandwiches and signature dish of The Masters Tournament, is moving away from its traditional home between two slices of white bread and across restaurant menus.

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