Parent company Dine Brands said the restaurant will be operated by longtime IHOP franchisee R. Hakim Group

The chain’s issues were compounded by COVID, but dizzying leadership changes and a focus on becoming an entertainment (and sushi) destination haven’t helped

The former Maggiano’s executive is charged with improving food, service, operations, and corporate culture

Christie Cook started working as a server at Applebee’s 25 years ago before working her way up to general manager and eventually joining the support center

The Dallas-based casual-dining chain filed for bankruptcy protection just days after closing almost 50 restaurants

Executives of the casual-dining restaurant say the promotion is adding downstream P&L pressure

Apple Central KC has had a spate of issues in the past, including a lawsuit from its parent company for closing restaurants without approval

Brinker to extend investments to Maggiano’s as well, executives say

Cracker Barrel is once again asking investors to vote against Biglari’s takeover attempts of the casual-dining company’s executive board

Executives commented publicly on activist shareholder pressure to spin off North Italia, Flower Child, and Culinary Dropout concepts