Bloomin' Brands

A 61-unit Outback Steakhouse franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Outback parent Bloomin' Brands set to acquire the locations.

Chicken Salad Chick CFO discusses AI site selection and growth plans

Since the early days of Outback Steakhouse’s ongoing turnaround campaign, the chain’s signature menu item has been front and center.

The steakhouse chain also hired a chief steak officer to serve as its authority on selection, marbling and prep.

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant franchise, has named Drew Travis chief financial officer.

Consumers may or may not be rediscovering their love of casual dining restaurants, but investors sure are.

Chicken Salad Chick has appointed former GoTo Foods executive Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer to oversee corporate finance, accounting, and strategic planning.

On Aug. 10, Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino stepped down, handing the company to David Deno, former chief executive of Bloomin' Brands.

The fast-casual steakburger franchise has named Rafik Farouk as vice president of business development to oversee the brand's continued growth and franchise expansion.

The beverage brand has reached the 200-unit milestone and raised its growth guidance, aiming for a long-term goal of 1,000 locations by 2027.

Outback Steakhouse co-founder Tim Gannon says turnaround is on track with 1.4% same-store sales rise.

- Casual Dining - Finance - News Outback Steakhouse makes strides in turnaround effort Same-store sales at the steakhouse chain reached their highest mark since 2023, and Bloomin’

Cracker Barrel appoints David Deno as CEO to rebuild trust

David Deno will succeed Julie Masino, who is leaving less than a year after surviving an ouster attempt triggered by rebranding backlash.

Earlier this month, about a year after it was sold out of bankruptcy, the casual-dining Mexican chain On the Border shut down all its company locations, leaving only six franchisee-owned units.

Us Construction president Rafael Reyes discusses restaurant project challenges and solutions

Ashlee Weisser, who has worked at First Watch since 2023, takes over for the retiring Mel Hope.

Bloomin’ Brands shares rose significantly following earnings that beat analyst expectations, driven by positive momentum at Bonefish Grill and resilience at Outback Steakhouse.

Former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff will succeed interim CFO Chris Meyer to oversee financial operations for the casual dining burger chain’s 500 locations.

The burger chain has named former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff as chief financial officer to oversee financial strategy and operational planning.

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The burger chain has appointed Rafik Farouk as VP of business development and Jackie Lobdell as VP of franchise sales to spearhead global and domestic expansion.

FSC Franchise Co. is entering a pivotal stretch, not as a startup chasing a trend, but as a restaurant operator scaling a disciplined growth platform around three brands with staying power: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and Newk’s Eatery.

FSC Franchise Co. named John Massari as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the franchise industry.