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

The former Inspire Brands executive will lead the quick-service brand’s omnichannel platforms

The combined entities — known as Twin Hospitality Group — will spin off 5% of their planned stock

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

The Costa Mesa, Calif-based company also reported a 2.7% increase in same-store sales, which drove franchise restaurant growth

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

FAT Brands’ Q3 revenue gains were driven by the previous Smokey Bones acquisition, but the company is still facing a mountain of debt