Sizzler

For Sizzler, the pandemic proved too much to handle

The steakhouse chain and its popular salad bar declared bankruptcy to renegotiate leases, but its challenges run deeper, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Sizzler USA declares bankruptcy

The company blamed coronavirus for the filing and said it needs to renegotiate leases and cut back on debt.

Leadership

Sizzler CEO Kerry Kramp leaves the company

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

The 130-unit chain said he left to pursue other opportunities, and no successor has been named.

Top 500 Chains

Sizzler

May 03, 2019

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Top 500 Chains

The Fat Fault Line

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2005

Feel like everybody blames you for the obesity epidemic? Funny thing is, everybody doesn’t. It was four years of terror for anyone who ever served a...

Financing

Birds flock to the menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2010

Although chicken and turkey costs are trending slightly upward, they are still better buys than red meat.

Financing

A sluggish economy and skittish consumer spending means operators will continue to keep tight reins on their own spending in the New Year. What is worthy of investment and what’s on the chopping block?

Operations