Restaurant Industry News Archive for 2010

Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS) and Black Canyon Capital announced today that they have successfully completed the sale of their portfolio company Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. to an affiliate of New York based private equity firm Kelso & Company.

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) reports that 96% of the holders of its 8% Senior Secured Convertible Debenture, have elected to convert their 2009 Debentures into shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.

Offering Patrons Eclectic Menu, Hidden Back Patio and Live Music

Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), the nation’s leading group of upscale gentlemen’s clubs, said today it renegotiated terms of the property lease for its nightclub in Las Vegas, thereby avoiding a rent increase and extending other terms.

Reports Third Quarter 2010 EPS of $0.73, Excluding Special Items; Operating Profit Increased 14% Led by Strong Growth in China

The timeless Americana restaurant, which officially opened on Friday, Sept. 24, is the second Johnny Rockets opened by franchise partners Juan Carlos Camarena and Jose Manuel Villanueva, in the past year.

ation's Restaurant News named Doug Brooks, CEO and President of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), the first-ever recipient of 'The Norman' award at the 51st annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference.

andry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the merger agreement with a company wholly-owned by Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Landry's, at a special meeting held yesterday.

Genghis Grill has opened a brand new location in Buford, Georgia, its first Atlanta area restaurant.

Dr. David J. Height, President of TNI Group International, announced the appointment of Midwest Wine & Spirits, Inc. as the Chicago based importer and distributor of the 100% Pure Blue Weber Agave Hacienda Galindo Tequilas.