TL;DR
Famous Dave's has unveiled experimental updates to spur growth, including a new store design and menu overhaul. The updates aim to revive the casual-dining format and encourage customers to order more often.
Famous Dave’s has unveiled a suite of experimental updates designed to spur growth for the iconic barbecue franchise.
According to an article in Nation’s Restaurant News, the updates include a new store design, a comprehensive menu overhaul, expanded off-premise sales and an entirely new barbecue brand developed in collaboration with pitmaster Travis Clark.
“It’s time to fight for survival,” said Jeff Crivello, who took over as CEO of Famous Dave’s of America just six months ago.
All of the updates are aimed at reviving a casual-dining format that Crivello says has become “tired,” and encouraging customers or order more often.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on May 10, 2018. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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