OVERLAND PARK Kan. Applebee’s International Inc. reported higher-than-expected same-store sales results for December and the fourth quarter, prompting the company to say that its fourth-quarter, per-share earnings would be “at or slightly above”...

HOLLYWOOD Fla. Hard Rock International Inc. said Wednesday that the allegations of collusion surrounding the company’s pending $965 million acquisition by the Seminole Tribe of Florida from owner The Rank Group PLC “have absolutely no merit.” ...

Brinker International Inc. said late Thursday it had agreed to sell 89 corporate units within its flagship Chili’s Grill & Bar chain to Pepper Dining Inc., an affiliate of private-equity firm Olympus Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed...

CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's here has debuted a three-course menu priced at $12.99, featuring the chain's signature "Indulgent" and "Better For You" appetizers, entrees and desserts. In conjunction with the promotion, the casual-dining...

INDIANAPOLIS The Steak n Shake Co., a 460-unit full-service burger chain based here, is adding a line of frozen-yogurt-based milk shakes. The 70-year-old retro chain said the new four-shake array will provide a lower-fat alternative to its...

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PHOENIX The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit on behalf of male employees at a Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Scottsdale who alleged they were victims of sexual harassment from male managers. The...

TAMPA Fla. After less than four months on the job, Curt Glowacki has resigned as president of the 953-unit Outback Steakhouse chain for personal reasons, parent company OSI Restaurant Partners Inc. said late Friday. Paul Avery, OSI’s chief...

HOLLYWOOD Fla. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has completed its $965 million acquisition of Hard Rock International Inc., the rock-and-roll themed chain of restaurants, hotels, casinos and live performance venues. The purchase includes the...

COLUMBUS, Ohio Max & Erma’s said it plans to roll out a new limited-time menu on March 12 that features tropical-themed items, including Jerk Chicken Wings for $7.99 and Jerk Pork Chops for $12.99. Also included Tropical Stacked Salad...