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Romano's Macaroni Grill company history timeline

1989

Brinker International, Inc. bought the franchise rights to the company on November 22, 1989.

2007

Brinker announced on August 8, 2007, that it would begin exploring a buyer for the 230 company-owned stores.

2008

On December 18, 2008, Brinker announced that a majority stake in the chain was sold to Mac Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.

2011

As of June 29, 2011, Brinker still holds a 15.6% minority interest in the concept.

2013

On February 6, 2013, Ignite Restaurant Group announced the acquisition of Romano's Macaroni Grill from Golden Gate Capital through a $55.0 million all-cash transaction.

2015

Redrock Partners LLC purchased the concept from Ignite in April 2015 for $8 million.

2017

On October 18, 2017, Romano's Macaroni Grill filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

2018

On September 21, 2018, Romano's bought Sullivan's Steakhouse for $32 million.

2021

The location closed in May of 2021 due to an unexpected fire that broke out at the location, and it's unclear if it will reopen.)

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1988
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