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Consumers have pulled back on many areas of discretionary spending, but steakhouse chains have managed to keep thriving. LongHorn and Texas Roadhouse reported comparable sales growth in their most recent quarters, while a number of other restaurants have reported lower sales. Other industries, like fast food and retail, have reported...

Why Business Is Booming for Steakhouses Like LongHorn and Texas Roadhouse

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Darden Restaurants said that it's agreed to buy Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million in cash. Why it matters: Darden already has nine well-known restaurant brands, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, but this would be its first to focus on Mexican food. It also comes as consumers are losing...

Olive Garden owner to buy Tex-Mex chain Chuy's

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Darden Restaurants to Acquire Chuy's Holdings for $605 Million. Disclaimer: The following article provides an in-depth analysis of the business agreement between Darden Restaurants and Chuy’s Holdings based on publicly available information as of the publication date. All financial figures, forecasts, and strategic statements are taken from official company announcements and press releases.

Darden Restaurants To Acquire Texas Cuisine Company For $605M

Darden Restaurants Inc, the portfolio casual-dining company that has a strong presence in Italian with Olive Garden, and steak with LongHorn, is looking to the future with its $605 million planned acquisition of Tex-Mex chain, Chuy’s Holdings Inc. The Orlando, Fla.-based company on Wednesday announced it had agreed to...

Darden reveals why Chuy’s is a solid fit for the company’s 10th brand

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In a significant move within the restaurant industry, Darden Restaurants has announced its acquisition of the popular Tex-Mex chain, Chuy's, for a substantial $605 million. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Darden, known for its portfolio of diverse dining brands.

Darden Restaurants Expands Tex-Mex Presence with Texas-Based Chuy's Acquisition for $605 Million

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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Popeyes is celebrating National Fried Chicken Day in a big way by offering free boneless wings to both new and loyal customers. This promotion is Popeyes’ way of converting even the most stubborn “boneless deniers” into “boneless believers” by letting them try the new menu item for free. Read on to find out how you […]
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WALMART customers are fuming over the store's new carts, claiming they're too large for shorter shoppers. A shopping cart is essential for any trip to Walmart. Select stores nationwide have rolled out new shopping carts with cupholders and even a spot to store phones while shopping. However, customers pointed out...

Walmart customers boycott store over new cart change claiming they ‘hurt’ your arms – and vow to shop at Publix instead

Burnsville, MN

Today on the Restaurant Daily podcast, we have an update on restaurant traffic trends, including some good news. Fast-food traffic declined 2.3% in the second quarter, as concern over prices kept customers away. But that was also an improvement from the 3.5% decline in the first quarter. The exact reason for the improvement is uncertain.

Restaurant traffic trends, the return of Steak and Ale, and mourning Naomi Pomeroy

The Mirror US

Fried chicken is a meal that many Americans can’t get enough of. Thankfully, this Saturday, various food chains are offering fried chicken deals that will leave your pockets happy and your mouth watering.

National Fried Chicken Day is Saturday – Burger King, KFC and Popeyes all offering deals

Charlotte, NC

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, a fast-casual burger restaurant chain from the celebrity chef, officially opened its first traditional unit in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. “I think that Charlotte is a great American city,” said Flay of the new unit’s location. The store will serve as headquarters, training center, and test kitchen for the brand as it moves further into the franchising space.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay opens first traditional unit in Charlotte, N.C.

With football season arriving in the coming months, I decided to seek out the best chain restaurant chicken wings. Making chicken wings for the big game was a tradition back home,. and I intend to keep it alive this season. I prepared my taste buds and sought out the best...

The Best Fast Food Spots To Order Chicken Wings

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Just wing it at Popeyes, wing lovers! For the first time ever in the restaurant’s history, Popeyes is offering boneless wings — a new permanent menu item nationwide. (They added bone-in wings to the menu in the fall of 2023.) Each boneless wing is made from tender all-white...

Popeyes gives away new boneless wings for free

U.S. consumers love them some steak. They certainly kept flocking to chains where beef is the center of the plate in 2023, according to data from the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Fine-dining steak chains’ sales last year grew 7.8% on average in 2023, even though it was supposedly a down year for the segment. It was only slightly worse (6.5%) for casual-dining steak brands.

These restaurant chains have the highest average unit volumes

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Fox Business

A drive-thru customer left empty-handed from an El Pollo Loco when she saw the price for a 12-piece chicken meal, according to her video posted to TikTok.

El Pollo Loco customer leaves drive-thru after seeing 'crazy' prices: 'I was not going to get ripped off'

Panera Bread is adding more menu items to its newly revamped menu — this time, a lineup of avocado toast, a spicy grilled chicken sandwich, and a new grilled cheese join the evolving menu at the St. Louis-based fast-casual chain. Panera is also bringing back sesame seed and blueberry...

Panera Bread brings back the bagels that were discontinued during its menu revamp

Delray Beach, FL

The Shy Green

Let’s talk about a bit of local eatery drama that’s unfolded in Delray Beach. Del Fuego Paradise LLLP, a Tex-Mex gem known for its vibrant flavors and stunning waterfront views, has sadly closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy. Just over a year since its grand opening in June 2023 at 900 E. Atlantic Ave., this spot has had to call it quits.

A Tex-Mex restaurant by the waterfront has closed and declared bankruptcy

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Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal

Darden Restaurants Inc., parent to such casual-dining chains as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, has agreed to buy Chuy's Holdings Inc. in a...

Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal

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