Even as the recession continues to force restaurant operators to close units, cut jobs and reduce salaries, there are signs that the shedding is slowing, according to a survey released Thursday. Seventy-one percent of the 111 restaurant...
GLENVIEW Ill. Bar Louie Development Inc., operator or franchisor of the namesake restaurant and bar concept, said it expects to open five more franchised units this year. The new stores will be located in Michigan, Indian and eastern...
TORTONTO Ontario Just a month after its U.S.-based parent reported a quarterly loss exceeding $500 million, Outback Steakhouse Canada -- an arm of the 978-unit, Tampa Fla.-based Outback chain -- said it closed all nine of its Ontario outlets. ...
