RISE - Menu Monitor

Expansion Plans |
Bravo Development Inc. plans to open between five and 10 outlets for each of its Bravo and Brio restaurants over the next
three to five years. The company operates 34 Bravo outlets and 20 Brio locations as well as two Bon Vie French Bistros and
one outlet of the white-tablecloth restaurant Lindey’s. Bravo will expand in markets where it already has a strong team of
regional managers and partners. (Chain Leader 4/07 p34)
Promotion Plans |
Bravo! Cucina Italiana is offering a free entrée costing up to $10 with the purchase of a second entrée of equal or greater
value. The coupon is valid Sunday–Thursday until September 27. In addition, the chain will offer holiday gift cards beginning
November 5. The restaurant’s new menu goes into effect on September 18. (Company Website 9/10/07)
Personnel |
Brad Herron, Purchasing Director
Saed Mohseni, CEO
Jim O'Connor, CFO
Karen Brennan, CMO
Philip Yandolino, Chief Culinary Officer
News & Other |
Bravo! Cucina Italian Restaurant and Bar is using the Randell FX Series refrigerated drawer to store fish for three months. The
drawer remains cold even when it is opened repeatedly and keeps fish handy for cooks. (Nation’s Restaurant News 5/21/07
p28)
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