Net income fell despite positive sales for Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap parent

The football legend joined key industry players at Davis Wright Tremaine's "Game Time at Restaurant High" event

Officials say the company isn't feeling the impact of depleted consumer income

Pollo Tropical parent joins other restaurant companies in lowering guidance, citing economic pressures

Refreshed restaurants have seen sales increase upwards of 30 percent, CEO Michael Abt says

Acquisitions heat up as access to capital increases and some restaurant companies look to sell ahead of PPACA implementation.

Company says sales may not recover until end of year or later