Content about Sardar Biglari

April 20, 2012
Biglari calls for removal of Cracker Barrel board members
Letter calls for removal of executive chairman Michael Woodhouse
April 10, 2012
Cracker Barrel adopts poison pill
The provision is a response to recent shares bought by Sardar Biglari
February 21, 2012
Cracker Barrel 2Q revenue rises 5%, net income drops
Proxy battle with investor Sardar Biglari drives down net income
December 20, 2011
Cracker Barrel shareholders fend off Biglari board seat
Shareholders block activist investor Sardar Biglari from gaining seat on board
December 5, 2011
Cracker Barrel's fork in the road
Activist investor, chief executive butt heads on chain's future.
November 7, 2011
Cracker Barrel, Biglari escalate board battle
Activist investor continues pursuit of board seat, company heightens push back
September 23, 2011
Cracker Barrel looks to block activist investor
Biglari Holdings Inc. has gained regulatory approval to acquire up to 49.99 percent of Cracker Barrel's shares
September 2, 2011
Cracker Barrel, Biglari Holdings board battle
Cracker Barrel will continue to oppose Sardar Biglari’s efforts to gain board seats
August 24, 2011
Sardar Biglari takes Cracker Barrel to task
Shareholder requests separate results for restaurant, retail operations
June 14, 2011
Biglari buys 9.7% stake in Cracker Barrel
Analysts predict investor will take activist role
February 14, 2011
Golden Chain Awards

Nation's Restaurant News honors six outstanding multi-unit foodservice executives each year with the Golden Chain Award, recognizing the recipients' recent accomplishments and career achievements. Recognized chain and on-site restaurant leaders who have made marked strides over the recent 18 months in several of the following areas, resulting in improvement of overall business performance. 

Specific areas of success include:

January 31, 2011
Steak n Shake franchisees protest policy mandating menu prices
Group argues chain cannot mandate menu prices for franchisees
December 20, 2010
The biggest trends in 2010
Several events and restaurant trends from 2010 stand out
December 13, 2010
Biglari Holdings' profit soars in 2010
Company cites Steak n Shake sales, Western Sizzlin acquisition
October 25, 2010
MUFSO gala recognizes top operators

Seven industry leaders were celebrated for their career achievements during an upbeat and emotional gala party and awards ceremony the evening before MUFSO’s close.


October 25, 2010
Winning CEOs tackle industry’s issues


Participants in the Award Winning CEO Panel at the 2010 MUFSO conference came out in favor of the national menu-labeling law, but exhorted attendees to continue to advocate for an interpretation of health care reform that would benefit the foodservice industry.


Sally Smith, chief executive of Buffalo Wild Wings and the MUFSO Operator of the Year, said that there were still areas of the legislation that required further clarification, and she said it was important to let politicians know how it would affect restaurant businesses.


October 7, 2010
Steak n Shake plans breakfast menu revamp
Chain testing new items in select locations
October 4, 2010
NRN celebrates award winners at MUFSO
Recipients recognized for leadership and innovation in the restaurant industry
October 4, 2010
Sally Smith named Operator of the Year
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO selected from Golden Chain winners
October 3, 2010
Sardar Biglari helms Steak n Shake turnaround
Steak n Shake, the iconic, 76-year-old American brand, is much older than its chairman and chief executive, Sardar Biglari. It is controlled by one man, a 33-year-old investor. 

September 27, 2010
Steak 'n Shake debuts new restaurant design
New prototype smaller and cheaper to build, chain says
August 24, 2010
Sardar Biglari drops stake in Red Robin
Two Biglari-led companies sold their combined 6% stake in Red Robin.
August 5, 2010
Investor Sardar Biglari buys stake in Sonic
The well-known activist investor holds a 5.9-percent stake in Sonic.
July 28, 2010
NRN names 2010 Golden Chain winners
Leaders from Buffalo Wild Wings, HMSHost, Noodles & Co., Steak n Shake and Subway to be celebrated at MUFSO
July 12, 2010
Red Robin buyout speculation escalates
Company would not comment on reports.
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