Chain brings more food prep in-house, executive chef Gregg Brickman says

St. Patrick’s Day is beneficially situated on Monday, before Tuesday’s first-round NCAA tournament games are televised.

Many executives anticipate other major sporting events, notably the NCAA basketball tournament during March Madness and the 2014 World Cup this summer, to have a bigger effect on traffic and sales.

NRN takes a look at 20 restaurant chains best positioned to crack the Top 200 — and what they’re doing to get there...

Systemwide same-store sales fell 2 percent at Joe's Crab Shack

Consumers are conflicted, but confidence is up, according to a report from GE Capital, Franchise Finance.

Chains and independents alike are experimenting with alternative proteins to meet high demand for increasingly pricey chicken wings.

Marketing consultant Laura Ries discusses the importance of the signature menu item.

This is part of the 2013 NRN 50 special report, "Breakout Brands." This year NRN takes a look at 50 brands that are some of today's hottest emerging concepts. Meet the concepts shaking up the restaurant marketplace.