Ruby Tuesday

It will continue to support franchises while evaluating “strategic alternatives.”

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Phil Roberts scores in a down market with new dishes. If operators have learned anything during the most recent economic slide, it’s that discounting food isn’t necessarily the answer to falling customer counts. In fact, forcing patrons to do something like using a coupon can have a negative effect on their self-esteem.