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Emerging Brands

Think recent closings were dramatic? Here's the whole chain Darden had to shutter

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

All 51 units of China Coast went dark on the same Tuesday morning. But that didn't stop its parent from considering other entries into the Asian market.

Financing

Bloomin' Brands to close 41 restaurants and open up to 45 more

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2024

The owner of Outback Steakhouse is pruning older, struggling stores in favor of new ones that generate better returns.

Financing

In an uncertain economy, The Cheesecake Factory remains predictable

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 22, 2024

The chain delivered another quarter of steady growth and few surprises. "Operators were in full control," said CFO Matthew Clark.

Financing

Red Lobster's owner 'not expecting much' from sale

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 20, 2024

The struggling seafood chain lost more than $22 million last year, said Thai Union Group, which is looking to offload the brand.

Operations

Even blizzards didn't keep guests away from Texas Roadhouse

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2024

Guests are ordering less alcohol and more from the value side of the menu, but traffic was up 5.1% in the fourth quarter at company units.

Financing

Winter weather and a softer consumer cool sales at BJ's

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2024

The year got off to a bumpy start for the chain, which blamed most of its troubles on weather.

Food

Sour power drives Black Tap's newest burger, fries and shake

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chef Stephen Parker pairs tangy tamarind and spicy chilies to elevate February’s LTO.

Financing

An activist investor is pushing BJ's to sell itself

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 13, 2024

Pleasant Lake Partners said the chain is underperforming but would make an attractive acquisition target.

Leadership

Remembering a social crusader named Bill Darden

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: In the era of Jim Crow, the namesake of Darden Restaurants refused to segregate dining rooms, even in the Deep South of 1935. Here's how the industry pioneer made a difference.

Financing

Chili's sees a more conservative consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2024

Customers gravitated toward more affordable menu items late last year, but the brand said underlying trends are strong.

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