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Sullivan's BR purchased by Macaroni Grill

Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:34 pm
Posted by Tigeralum2008
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Member since Apr 2012
17138 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:34 pm

Romano’s Macaroni Grill has completed a $32 million purchase of the Sullivan’s Steakhouse chain, a deal that includes a Baton Rouge restaurant.

Del Frisco Restaurant Group, which had owned Sullivan’s, said the deal was completed on Friday. The sale included 14 restaurants, including the location at 5252 Corporate Blvd. in the Esplanade Mall.


The Sullivan’s brand is expected to remain in operation. Officials with Macaroni Grill said the steakhouse chain will complement its portfolio of more than 100 Italian restaurants.

Macaroni Grill operated a location in Baton Rouge in Citiplace from 1995 to 2010. The chain recently emerged from bankruptcy protection.

The Advocate
Posted by WinnPtiger
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2011
23878 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:36 pm to
Macaroni Grill Honor System GOAT
Posted by AA77
Member since Jan 2016
3796 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:37 pm to
They need to hire a good manager service and quality has gone to shite.
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19748 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:37 pm to
I can hear the quality of the food at Sullivan’s dropping all the way from from Texas.
Posted by toosleaux
Stuck in Baton Rouge traffic
Member since Dec 2007
9213 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:38 pm to
Doesn't matter if they don't have Leo.
Posted by ThanosIsADemocrat
The Garden
Member since May 2018
9395 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:38 pm to
Hey Leo
Posted by rowbear1922
Lake Chuck, LA
Member since Oct 2008
15166 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:38 pm to
quote:

I can hear the quality of the food at Sullivan’s dropping all the way from from Texas.


The first Sullivan's was in Austin, TX.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
73681 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:38 pm to
Can I use my Macaroni Grill gift cards there now?
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56345 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:39 pm to
quote:

hear the quality of the food at Sullivan’s dropping all the way from from Texas.
the food was bad last time I was there. Service was worse
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19748 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:40 pm to
quote:

The first Sullivan's was in Austin, TX.


So because it started in Austin that somehow means the quality will remain the same after being bought by Macaroni Grill? Highly doubtful.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17138 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:41 pm to
I forget who it was but some OT poster mentioned they were trying to sell.
This post was edited on 9/24/18 at 1:34 pm
Posted by rowbear1922
Lake Chuck, LA
Member since Oct 2008
15166 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:42 pm to
quote:

So because it started in Austin that somehow means the quality will remain the same after being bought by Macaroni Grill? Highly doubtful.


Didn't say that. I was just adding it in there since at one time there were 4 locations in Texas. I wonder if the new owners will actually renovate the BR location or move it elsewhere.

ETA:
quote:

I foget who it was but some OT poster mentioned they were trying to sell.


That was me.
This post was edited on 9/24/18 at 12:43 pm
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
53018 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:44 pm to
I was there a couple weeks ago and the waitress was really cute
Posted by Roberteaux
mandeville
Member since Sep 2009
5809 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 12:49 pm to
I thought all the Macaroni Grills were going out of business???
Posted by 40 Rouge
Red Stick
Member since Feb 2009
2696 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 1:28 pm to
Wasn't there a Macaroni Grill next to Barnes and Noble in Citiplace many years ago? 2005-ish
Posted by wasteland
City of peace
Member since Apr 2011
5600 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 1:32 pm to
A group bought Mac grill not long ago and turned the company around. They took it from bankruptcy to profitable in 6 months. Now they added a neglected brand they are hoping to build on.

The executive chef under Leo is now the GM
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
17016 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 1:46 pm to
I guess Leo left sullivan’s At a good time.
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
50828 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 1:47 pm to
Will Thursday night's still be Swinging at Macaroni's
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
30263 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 1:50 pm to
quote:

Macaroni Grill Honor System GOAT



I’m quite positive that I contributed to their filing bankruptcy with my abuse of the ‘honor system’.
Posted by MrLSU
Yellowstone, Val d'isere
Member since Jan 2004
25992 posts
Posted on 9/24/18 at 2:17 pm to


I fear for the future of Sullivans. The waitresses will be forced to wear this crap instead of the revenue generating outfits like these

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