"A Chicago‑born fast‑casual chain noted for large, artifact‑filled dining rooms and classic Chicago comfort fare is facing pressure from an activist investor after Engaged Capital disclosed a 10 percent stake. The investor is pushing to improve operations, optimize restaurant performance, increase margins and brand awareness, and pivot toward smaller‑format locations to cut costs as part of an aggressive expansion plan that targets roughly 920 restaurants nationwide over about 20 years." - Ashok Selvam