Multiconcept Operator News Today

Multiconcept operator Half Eaten Cookie Hospitality named Jordan Wallace its culinary director. In this role, Wallace will focus on “improving operations, encouraging chef creativity and strengthening leadership among the concepts,” per a release.

Big Table Restaurants hired Donald Gale to serve as director of culinary for the Atlanta-based multiconcept operator. The company’s portfolio of concepts includes HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar and Big Table Events & Catering.

Looking to better leverage its internal resources and accelerate its growth, multiconcept operator Inspire Brands realigned its corporate structure across three key areas: brands, commercial and company restaurants and growth.

Multiconcept operator Artistry Restaurants promoted Mark Kirke to chief executive officer and partner. Artistry also promoted Daniel Harf to chief concept officer and partner.

Multiconcept operator FAT Brands has acquired Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners for $30 million. Smokey Bones, which has 61 corporate units, becomes FAT Brands’ first barbecue concept.

Multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands promoted Sheilina Henry to president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar chain.

In a deal valued at $715 million, multiconcept operator Darden Restaurants plans to acquire Ruths Hospitality Group, parent company for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.