Romano's Macaroni Grill

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Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

Suing over a bad review

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2004

Bad reviews happen. And most restaurateurs feel—and essentially are— helpless against them.

Pierre Foods Announces Fall 2010 Launch of More Nutritious Menu Options for Schools

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 11, 2010

CINCINNATI (June10, 2010 - PRNewswire)—Cincinnati-basedPierre Foods, Inc. today announced a new line of more nutritious menu options that will be making an...

A new playbook for kids' menus

By Patricia Cobe on May 12, 2013

With childhood obesity so widespread—, restaurants are beginning to take on some of the responsibility by offering healthier kids’ menus.

Food

Move over, pumpkin … squash stars on fall menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 25, 2013

Last year, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin soup and pumpkin doughnuts dominated chain menus as LTOs and seasonal offerings. This year, it’s all about squash.

Financing

Top 100 independents adapt with the times

By Scott Hume, Simedar Jackson and Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 15, 2015

Even in the face of rising wages and a slow economic rebound, Top 100 independents thrive by adapting with the times and flexing their survival skills.