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Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s

 By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 11, 2017

The acquisition aims to boost growth of the polished-casual Mexican chain.

Financing

Cracker Barrel puts its hope in catering

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The family-dining chain is confident in the future of its takeout business.

Denny Marie Post gets a bigger job at Red Robin

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2016

The longtime marketing and menu-development executive has been promoted to president.

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.

Financing

Bravo Brio to be sold to GP Investments for $100M

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2018

The owner of Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille will be acquired in an all-cash deal.

This week's 6 head-spinning moments: Whoa

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2016

A true challenger to the Cronut appears, along with signs of a deeper dive into groceries by The Cheesecake Factory, less yelling at Red Robin, a return to crazy restaurant theming and crow being added to the menu of Jack in the Box.

Leadership

Applebee’s names new chief operations officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

The chain has promoted its vice president of operations.

Workforce

Taco Mac plunges into apprenticeships with 50 recruits

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

The 27-unit chain is one of the first operations to try a new federally sanctioned program for developing restaurant management.

Brinker taps John Cywinski to head innovation

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2016

The parent of Chili's and Maggiano's says the longtime marketing executive and hands-on operator will focus on the guest experience.

Leadership

New management takes over Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

The chain has its third CEO in about 13 months.

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