Romano's Macaroni Grill

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company_name = Romano's Macaroni Grill
foundation = 1988
parent = Brinker International, Inc.
company_type = Wholly owned subsidiary
company_slogan = Why try something extraordinary? Because you can.
founder = Philip J. Romano
location = Dallas, Texas
key_people = Norman E. Brinker

industry = Restaurant
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homepage = [http://www.macaronigrill.com/ Romano's Macaroni Grill]

Romano's Macaroni Grill is an Italian-style chain of casual dining restaurants with locations throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The first restaurant was founded by Texas restaurateur Philip J. Romano in Leon Springs, Texas on April 19, 1988. Brinker International bought the franchise rights on November 22, 1989. It is a direct competitor of Olive Garden.

Brinker International announced on August 8, 2007 that it would begin exploring a buyer for the 230 company owned stores. On August 18, 2008, Brinker announced that a majority stake in the chain would be sold to a unit of Golden Gate Capital, making it the first of Brinker's core brands to be sold. Brinker will seemingly sell other cornerstones as well. [http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gyAAzL_vQfGFDlyWoqhEU01b10DAD92KSSC80] . Since 2004 it has cast off the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Corner Bakery Cafe and Big Bowl Asian Kitchen brands.

Currently the biggest Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Products

Romano's Macaroni Grill offers variations of Italian-American foods, including traditional-style pasta dishes, pizza and salads; they often put "twists" on some dishes, modifying as their own signature versions. They also have an extensive children's menu. The company offers catering services at some locations.

Global operations

* Bahrain
* Canada
* Egypt
* Germany
* Japan
* Mexico
* Puerto Rico
* Taiwan
* United Arab Emirates
* United Kingdom
* United States

ee also

*Olive Garden
*Carrabba's Italian Grill

External links

* [http://www.macaronigrill.com/ Romano's Macaroni Grill - company website]
* [http://www.macgrillbc.com/vancouver/index.html Vancouver Website]