Tinsley’s K-Bob’s uses local support in race to best its dinnerhouse rivals
Tinsley’s K-Bob’s uses local support in race to best its dinnerhouse rivals
May 25, 2009
SANTA FE N.M. K-Bob’s Steakhouse concept appears to be running a competitive race against many larger casual-dining rivals. —Ed Tinsley may have lost his bid to become the U.S. congressman...
Kona Grill suitor says chain lacks future growth capital
Kona Grill suitor says chain lacks future growth capital
May 25, 2009
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc. could be facing a static future, the company’s second-largest shareholder said in a letter offering $27.9 million to take the company private. —After months of...
Wolfgang Puck debuts new restaurant in L.A.
Wolfgang Puck debuts new restaurant in L.A.
May 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck on Wednesday was scheduled to open his newest restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, offering a new take on an upscale bar-and-grill concept. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is one of several dining venues...
P.F. Chang’s signs development deal in Mexico
May 19, 2009
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New lease on life: Owners eye lower rents, fresher concepts
New lease on life: Owners eye lower rents, fresher concepts
May 18, 2009
After 14 years of building the fine-dining reputation of his French restaurant La Cachette in a challenging Los Angeles location, chef-owner Jean Francois Meteigner is moving on—both literally and figuratively. On July 31, La Cachette...
McDonald’s franchisee carves prime steakhouse opportunity
McDonald’s franchisee carves prime steakhouse opportunity
May 11, 2009
CEDAR HILL Texas McDonald’s franchisee who is in the process of selling his 63 Dallas-area units, is taking advantage of the economic downturn to expand his holdings in full-service dining. ...
India gets its first Chili's unit
May 11, 2009
DALLAS Brinker International Inc. said it has opened its first Chili's Grill & Bar in India, which marks the multiconcept restaurant company's 200th location outside the United States. The restaurant in Bangalore, India, was developed by...
CPK's 1Q profit rises on cost control
May 07, 2009
LOS ANGELES California Pizza Kitchen Inc. officials on Thursday credited cost savings and efficiency measures for better-than-expected first quarter results. For the quarter ended March 29, the Los Angeles-based casual-dining chain...
Applebee’s beefs up discount promo with burgers
Applebee’s beefs up discount promo with burgers
May 06, 2009
LENEXA Kan. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is adding more menu items to its months-old 2-for-$20 promotion, after more casual-dining competitors have stepped up their price-cutting. Applebee’s Services Inc., the owner...
Chains seek ways to fine-tune concepts, streamline operations
Chains seek ways to fine-tune concepts, streamline operations
May 04, 2009
During these tough economic times, when so many aspects of how consumers spend their limited dollars are largely outside of a restaurateur’s control, more brands are addressing the things they can influence: improving efficiencies, reducing...
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