casual_dining

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 05, 2024

An attack on the Big Mac and a pair of viral TikTok trends helped make Chili’s cool again. Now the challenge will be keeping it that way.

Leadership

Meet the reclusive force behind casual-dining standouts Hillstone and Houston's

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 04, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: George Biel may not have the high profile of other casual-dining pioneers, but his operations remain gold standards within the business.

Leadership

BJ's hires Lyle Tick as president and chief concept officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 03, 2024

The appointment of the On the Border CEO is the latest sign of change at BJ’s, which ousted its CEO last week.

Financing

Bankrupt Buca di Beppo has a potential buyer

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2024

Stalking-horse bidder Main Street Capital has made a $27 million credit bid for the casual-dining chain’s assets.

Leadership

BJ's CEO Greg Levin steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2024

He will be replaced temporarily by Brad Richmond, a BJ's board member and former CFO of Darden Restaurants.

Leadership

Outback Steakhouse parent taps Delta Air Lines exec as new CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2024

Michael Spanos will take over at Bloomin' Brands from the retiring Dave Deno.

Leadership

Red Lobster's new owner names former P.F. Chang's CEO to lead chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2024

Damola Adamolekun will take the reins of the struggling seafood giant after a sale to Fortress Investment Group is finalized. His tenure at Chang’s made him a rising star in the industry.

Financing