Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings announced Friday it will purchase Village Inn and Bakers Square for $13.5 million, two months after hinting another acquisition was imminent. The package includes 135 Village Inn restaurants—21 company-owned and 114 franchised—and 13 company-owned Bakers Square locations. The deal is expected to close by the end of July. “We believe… read more
As COVID-19 vaccination rates in the US continue to rise, many restaurants are inviting fully vaccinated customers to come in and dine mask-free. However, most eateries are taking an “honor system” approach when it comes to customers’ vaccination status in an effort to avoid pushback from guests and the possibility of running afoul of state… read more
Maryville, Tenn.-based Ruby Tuesday has named two new execs to C-suite positions, the company announced Monday. George Evans was promoted from vice president of operations excellence to chief operating officer, and Kathy Buckley joined the company as chief financial officer. “We are pleased to announce the addition of George and Kathy to the Ruby Tuesday… read more
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. is continuing to expand its smaller To Go Concept, which it introduced last year, with an opening today in Irving, Texas, and another planned next month for Orlando, Florida, the company said. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based casual-dining company, which opened the first smaller To Go restaurant in Chicago in February 2020,… read more
The purchase of Global Franchise Group will give FAT Brands more than 2,000 franchised and company-owned restaurants around the world. FAT Brands announced Monday that it will spend $442.5 million to acquire Hot Dog on a Stick parent Global Franchise Group. In addition to Hot Dog on a Stick, Global Franchise Group franchises quick-service concepts… read more
The purchase of Global Franchise Group will give FAT Brands more than 2,000 franchised and company-owned restaurants around the world. FAT Brands announced Monday that it will spend $442.5 million to acquire Hot Dog on a Stick parent Global Franchise Group. In addition to Hot Dog on a Stick, Global Franchise Group franchises quick-service concepts… read more
By Rolf Bax – Ladders Bosses ruin jobs. Not all of them, of course – but three-quarters of Americans say their boss is the prime cause of workplace stress. Under a toxic boss, your quality of work suffers, with knock-on effects throughout your career. Your work stalls, and your options narrow, because dealing with a toxic boss… read more
By J.T. O’Donnell – CNBC MakeIt When preparing for a job interview, it’s important to look for ways to stand out from your competition. Unfortunately, many candidates fall short because they end up saying cliches such as “I’m so excited about your company’s mission” or “I’m ready to take on more responsibilities” or “I’m extremely passionate… read more
By Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D. – Forbes As I think about those leaders who have had the most lasting impact on my life, I am reminded that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to being a successful leader. Leadership styles and approaches often vary widely across organizational types and sizes, industries and sectors. Additionally, being… read more
By John Anderer – Ladders Everyone gets down on their appearance from time to time. A human being’s true worth is predicated on a whole lot more than their physical appearance, but we all live in a society that places a great deal of stock in looks. As such, maintaining a positive body image isn’t… read more