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Independent Restaurants

West: California struggles, Arizona gains West: California struggles, Arizona gains

Aug 28, 2024

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Independent Restaurants

McMenamins crafts a unique restaurant empire in the Pacific Northwest McMenamins crafts a unique restaurant empire in the Pacific Northwest

Aug 13, 2024

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Top 500 Restaurants

Inflation, unit expansion boost Top 500 sales growth in 2023

Inflation, unit expansion boost Top 500 sales growth in 2023

Top 500 Restaurants

Pizza players battle for share in a stagnant segment

Pizza players battle for share in a stagnant segment

Unit closures, rise of fast-casual restaurant chains pressure full-service sales

Unit closures, rise of fast-casual restaurant chains pressure full-service sales

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Ryan Ostrom lets influencers do their own thing for Jack in the Box

Ryan Ostrom lets influencers do their own thing for Jack in the Box

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Patrick Benson drives digital fandom for El Pollo Loco

Patrick Benson drives digital fandom for El Pollo Loco

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Top 500 Restaurants

Restaurant operators shrink the store, not the experience

Restaurant operators shrink the store, not the experience

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6 restaurant equipment trends to watch for in 2024

6 restaurant equipment trends to watch for in 2024

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Restaurant operators maintain focus on food safety, despite labor challenges

Restaurant operators maintain focus on food safety, despite labor challenges

Bringing a twist to points-based loyalty, restaurant brands seek to ‘surprise and delight’

Bringing a twist to points-based loyalty, restaurant brands seek to ‘surprise and delight’

Equipment innovations, configurations drive restaurant kitchen efficiencies

Equipment innovations, configurations drive restaurant kitchen efficiencies

How restaurants can ace the general manager position

How restaurants can ace the general manager position

Teresa Nguyen has walked miles in her employees’ shoes

Teresa Nguyen has walked miles in her employees’ shoes

Kim Cordero challenges the status quo at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Kim Cordero challenges the status quo at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Proteins ride the roller coaster

Proteins ride the roller coaster

Coborn’s plans in-store Erbert & Gerbert’s with drive-thru lane

Coborn’s plans in-store Erbert & Gerbert’s with drive-thru lane

New for restaurant labor in 2023? Optimism.

New for restaurant labor in 2023? Optimism.

Trends in restaurant equipment drive efficiency, serve off-premises dining

Trends in restaurant equipment drive efficiency, serve off-premises dining

Minimum wage just went up in 23 states

Minimum wage just went up in 23 states

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Convenience, quality weigh heavily in restaurant delivery value equation

Convenience, quality weigh heavily in restaurant delivery value equation

Restaurant operators face tight real estate market

Restaurant operators face tight real estate market

Emerging Chains

Dining-and-games veteran Robert Thompson plans rollout of Camp Pickle pickleball concept

Dining-and-games veteran Robert Thompson plans rollout of Camp Pickle pickleball concept

Regional Chains

Bonanno Concepts revamps compensation to focus on wellness, pay equity

Bonanno Concepts revamps compensation to focus on wellness, pay equity

Jim ’N Nick’s creates elevated manager post amid expansion push

Jim ’N Nick’s creates elevated manager post amid expansion push

Regional Chains

Project Pollo seeks to break new ground in plant-based QSR

Project Pollo seeks to break new ground in plant-based QSR

Restaurant operators eye electric kitchens as gas restrictions gain momentum

Restaurant operators eye electric kitchens as gas restrictions gain momentum

Restaurant experience is key to attracting young families

Restaurant experience is key to attracting young families

Top 500 Restaurants

Top 500 restaurant operators balance urban, suburban growth plans

Top 500 restaurant operators balance urban, suburban growth plans

Restaurant loyalty programs get an upgrade

Restaurant loyalty programs get an upgrade

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Restaurant catering rebounds, with lessons learned

Restaurant catering rebounds, with lessons learned

Equipment investments minimize labor needs for operators

Equipment investments minimize labor needs for operators

How hands-on operators will maintain Popeyes’ momentum

How hands-on operators will maintain Popeyes’ momentum

Where the digital and in-person restaurant experiences collide

Where the digital and in-person restaurant experiences collide

A blueprint for navigating the restaurant industry’s digital evolution

A blueprint for navigating the restaurant industry’s digital evolution

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