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GLENDALE Calif. IHOP president Desmond Hague is stepping down later this month after less than a year in the position, parent company DineEquity Inc. said Wednesday. Jim Peros, IHOP’s senior vice president of operations, will serve as interim...
MINNEAPOLIS Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. is flying high despite the many headwinds hurting restaurant operations throughout the industry. The company, which is operator or franchisor of 567 casual-dining restaurants, reported Wednesday an...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Tuesday it has introduced two spicy menu items and a new drink for a limited time at its more than 450 restaurants. The Burnin’ Love Burger features a cayenne-seasoned beef patty...
GLENDALE Calif. DineEquity Inc., parent to the IHOP and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar chains, said Tuesday it has formed a purchasing co-op called Centralized Supply Chain Services LLC, which officials say will deliver up to 5 percent in...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Tuesday it has introduced two spicy menu items and a new drink for a limited time at its more than 450 restaurants. The Burnin’ Love Burger features a cayenne-seasoned beef patty...
MIAMI Benihana Inc. has named board member Richard C. Stockinger chief executive to replace Joel A. Schwartz, who is retiring, the parent of three Japanese-theme chains said Tuesday. Schwartz is also stepping down from his role as chairman...
ROYAL PALM BEACH Fla. One hundred lucky patrons will get free tortilla soup for a year when the new Max & Erma’s casual-dining restaurant here has its grand opening on Feb. 16. The first 100 people in line at the 11 a.m. special event will...
SEATTLE Steve Stoddard, chief executive of Restaurants Unlimited Inc. said Friday that he is stepping down after 11 years at the helm of the Seattle-based multiconcept operator. Stoddard, who joined the company in 1982, said he would stay...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. In a promotion that will extend beyond Valentine’s Day, the 189-unit P.F. Chang's China Bistro on Monday introduced a $39.95 four-course meal for two. Available at both lunch and dinner, it includes some of P.F. Chang’s...
