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Ruby Tuesday, and other so-called casual-dining chains are already struggling to revive sales in the wake of an epic recession.
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Further hurting Perkins was a lack of cash to spend on restaurant upgrades and expansions in order to stay competitive in the restaurant industry's crowded casual-dining segment.
Perkins Files for Bankruptcy Protection Jacqueline Palank 2011
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The result is that Yum, whose KFC and Pizza Hut casual-dining chains are booming in the country, must struggle to balance low-price appeal with the need to offset the chain's higher costs.
China's Lure Shows Its Dark Side Annie Gasparro 2011
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"It's a magic number," says Malcolm Knapp, a researcher who tracks the $75 billion casual-dining industry, which saw same-store sales drop 4.9% in March.
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Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Chipotle Mexican Grill rallied 25.58, or 8.3%, to 333.49 after the casual-dining restaurant chain reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed expectations.
Brighter Mood Buoys Dow Rally Jonathan Cheng 2011
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Since stumbling upon cooking at age 17, Bobby Flay has opened a cadre of restaurants—from New York's venerable Mesa Grill to Bobby's Burger Palaces, a chain of casual-dining eateries.
How a Famous Foodie Got His Start Colleen DeBaise 2011
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Ruby Tuesday gained six cents, or 0.6%, to 9.73, after the company said Friday that investment firm Becker Drapkin Management LP and hedge-fund firm Carlson Capital LP joined forces to nominate a slate of three for the casual-dining chain's board.
Stocks Resume Fall, Off 61.30 More Points Brendan Conway 2011
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Find someone who has retail experience, for example, to run a packaging and mail store, or an experienced restaurant person to run a casual-dining establishment.
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BJ's Restaurants, a casual-dining chain, plans to raise prices early next year by about 2.5% — but only after upgrading its table settings and decor.
Food Sellers Grit Teeth, Raise Prices Julie Jargon 2010
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Buffalo Wild Wings credits him with turning the company's business around and sparking its national growth to nearly 800 casual-dining locations.
Miracle Ear Founder and Unwitting Watergate Figure Stephen Miller 2011
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