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Maggiano's Little Italy

Financing

Citing dine-in traffic gains, Chili’s says it’s ready for delivery

 By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2019

The Brinker International holding is close to picking at least one third-party service as a partner, officials say.

Beverage

The 10 most unique LTOs in March

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2019

Limited-time offers that differentiate the menu scored high with consumers.

Consumer Trends

What makes a restaurant worthy of a visit?

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2018

Consumers are enticed by LTOs and interesting menu items, but that’s not the whole story.

Marketing

10 limited-time offers with the most consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2018

These LTOs tempted customers in October.

Financing

Traffic rebound lifts Chili’s comps 2%—even with a value push

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2018

Transactions increased by 4%, buoyed in part by a steep climb in takeout business.

Food

Restaurants revamp the menu to suit delivery

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2018

Have food, will travel? Operators are updating offerings and sourcing new packaging as off-premise continues to grow.

Financing

Chili’s treads cautiously on gaming

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2018

The brand is exploring ways of benefiting from legalized sports betting, but not in a manner that will blur its image, officials say.

Leadership

Kelly Baltes named Maggiano’s president

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2018

The onetime Cheddar’s CEO fills a longstanding vacancy.

Leadership

Casual-dining force Creed Ford dies at age 65

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2018

The onetime CEO of Fired Up and COO of Brinker International spent his whole professional life in casual dining, starting at age 24 at the first Chili’s.

Leadership

Who would Restaurant Business draft as restaurant all-stars

By Peter Romeo and Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 17, 2018

Trout? Harper? Judge? Step aside, MLB. Here are the real standouts to watch this summer, as determined by some critical fans.

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