An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have … Read more
The GoDaddy banner hangs outside of the New York Stock Exchange as the website hosting service makes its initial public offering on April 1, 2015. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Activist investor Starboard Value on Wednesday sent a letter to web services company GoDaddy, urging management to continue moving “in the right direction” by setting … Read more
Outback Steakhouse, renowned for its American twist on Australian-style barbecue, has found unexpected success in Brazil as its U.S. business stalls. The South American segment is responsible for an astonishing 83% of Bloomin’ Brands’ total international sales. In the first half of 2023, Brazilian sales surged by 61%, foot traffic rose by 42% and the … Read more
An Outback Steakhouse truck sits parked outside a restaurant in New York. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Business: Bloomin’ Brands owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s … Read more