May 19, 2021
Brinker International Inc., parent to the Chili s Grill & Bar casual-dining brand, expects consumers will continue to demand convenience as vaccines continue to roll out.
Chili’s parent Brinker sees consumers retaining demand for convenience Off-premise sales and It’s Just Wings virtual brand fit into menu of customer options in COVID-19 vaccine era, executives say
Brinker International Inc. is finding demand for off-premise options continuing to display strength as it opens more in-store seats amid easing COVID-19 restrictions, company executives said Wednesday.
“We believe all along, the consumers increased demand for convenience would continue post pandemic and it s playing out that way,” said Wyman Roberts, CEO of the Dallas-based parent to Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy. “As our dining room traffic increases, our off-premise business continues to hold strong.
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The restaurant industry suffered great loss but recovery is in sight
For the restaurant industry, the year of COVID-19 was certainly unprecedented.
The global COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared by the World Health Organization on March 11, has through a series of alerts, lockdowns and quarantines aimed at slowing the coronavirus’ spread accelerated change, transformed hospitality and, sadly in some quarters, decimated the industry.
As many as 110,000 restaurants have closed since the pandemic was declared, according to the National Restaurant Association, and foodservice sales have fallen $255 billion in the year since.
“Restaurants now have to figure out what’s the fewest number of things to focus on in order to satisfy their customers and maintain strong sales,” said Bob Johnston, CEO of Tampa, Fla.-based Front Burner Brands, the restaurant management company for the 97-unit Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
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Mar 16, 2021
CREATE, a year-long series of digital and in-person experiences from Nation’s Restaurant News, kicks off this month with a robust on-demand content hub as well as interactive sessions with executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Blaze Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
Nation’s Restaurant News kicks off CREATE content series with executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings Join CREATE to register for virtual and in-person experiences and connect with a growing list of restaurant leaders from such companies as Yum Brands, Bloomin’ Brands, McDonald’s, Checkers & Rally’s, Chicken Salad Chick and more