Pasta Bravo [SEP] parent company
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In August 2002, Pasta Bravo and Yum! Brands agreed to test co-branded Bravo/Pizza Hut restaurants. In 2003 Yum! acquired the Pasta Bravo concept from Pasta Bravo, Inc. for $5 million ($ million today), intending to pair it with Pizza Hut. The first freestanding Pizza Hut/PastaBravo was opened in Clarksville, Tennessee by franchisee Carreca Enterprises Inc.
After the deal with Yum!, the Pasta Bravo chain was closed within eight years. When the last restaurant closed, in
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group is the parent company of the Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Brio Tuscan Grille, restaurant chains in the United States. The company owns more than 118 restaurants in 33 states. It was established in 1992 by Rick and Chris Doody in collaboration with Executive Chef Phil Yandolino and is based in Columbus, Ohio. Brad Blum is the company's chief executive officer and chairman. Brio specializes in Northern Italian cuisine including bruschetta, pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, soup and salad.