As the economic storm continues to rip into business at fine-dining restaurants across the country, some operators are attempting to shore up sales by taking on the pervasive problem of no-shows.Frustrated by consumers who make reservations and...

MARYVILLE Tenn. Ruby Tuesday Inc. has been the poster child for all the woes of casual dining for the past two years, but that may have come to an end earlier this month. —The company, which...

The economy may be bad, but Ruby Tuesday’s culinary department says it keeps its sights on long-term goals. Even as the chain introduces short-term offerings to get customers in the door, it never strays from the long-term focus on offering a...

CYPRESS Calif. Real Mex Restaurants Inc. are hoping industry veteran Richard “Dick” Rivera has the experience and savvy to reverse the company’s flagging fortunes. —A recession is not an ideal...

As economic pressures oblige consumers to take more of their meals at home, an increasing number of restaurateurs are turning to their old rival, the supermarket, to help them keep their brands in front of patrons.While many operators long have...

DALLAS As more casual-dining chains turn to deals to fix sagging sales, Chili’s Grill & Bar has launched a two-pronged marketing attack with a new “10 under $7” value message and a TV ad campaign that skewers its competition as bland and boring. ...