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2015 Second 100: Why Marco's Pizza is the No. 2 fastest-growing chain 2015 Second 100: Why Marco's Pizza is the No. 2 fastest-growing chain

This is part of Nation’s Restaurant News’ annual Second 100 report, a proprietary census ranking restaurant brands Nos. 101-200 by U.S. systemwide sales and other data. This special report focuses on a smaller, more growth-oriented universe than the Top 100 report.

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jul 20, 2015

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Menu Tracker: New items from Corner Bakery Cafe, Del Taco, Peet's Coffee & Tea, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Corner Bakery Cafe, Del Taco, Peet's Coffee & Tea, more Menu Tracker: New items from Corner Bakery Cafe, Del Taco, Peet's Coffee & Tea, more

Jul 15, 2015

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Chefs to let root vegetables star on fall menus Chefs to let root vegetables star on fall menus

Jul 14, 2015

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CiCi’s Pizza features 'Food Network Star' creation CiCi’s Pizza features 'Food Network Star' creation

Jul 14, 2015

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'Knife Fight' cooking competition takes on top food trends 'Knife Fight' cooking competition takes on top food trends

Jul 13, 2015

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Corner Bakery Cafe executive breaks down menu strategy Corner Bakery Cafe executive breaks down menu strategy

Jul 10, 2015

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Casual dining well-armed with appetizer offers

Casual dining well-armed with appetizer offers

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Rita’s substitutes for frozen custard amid egg shortage

Rita’s substitutes for frozen custard amid egg shortage

byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby's, El Pollo Loco, PizzaRev, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby's, El Pollo Loco, PizzaRev, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby's, El Pollo Loco, PizzaRev, more

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Frozen yogurt goes 'on demand'

Frozen yogurt goes 'on demand'

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

LoLo’s applies fast-casual format to Caribbean cuisine

LoLo’s applies fast-casual format to Caribbean cuisine

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

13 over-the-top menu items

13 over-the-top menu items

13 over-the-top menu items

Salt lends savory note to desserts

Salt lends savory note to desserts

McDonald’s works to improve food quality

McDonald’s works to improve food quality

byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief

Versatile mangoes add bright pop to restaurant menus

Versatile mangoes add bright pop to restaurant menus

byNancy Kruse, President

Pieology tests customizable salads, new decor

Pieology tests customizable salads, new decor

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Church's Chicken, Bruegger's Bagels, Pinkberry, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Church's Chicken, Bruegger's Bagels, Pinkberry, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Church's Chicken, Bruegger's Bagels, Pinkberry, more

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

New oils address trans-fat ban

New oils address trans-fat ban

NPD: Jerky gains popularity as a snack

NPD: Jerky gains popularity as a snack

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

AI in Restaurants

Papa John’s to remove artificial ingredients from menu

Papa John’s to remove artificial ingredients from menu

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Denny's, First Watch, Quiznos

Menu Tracker: New items from Denny's, First Watch, Quiznos

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

McAlister’s CEO discusses menu moves

McAlister’s CEO discusses menu moves

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Dairy Queen introduces hot sandwiches, desserts

Dairy Queen introduces hot sandwiches, desserts

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Whataburger restores regular breakfast hours

Whataburger restores regular breakfast hours

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

2015 Top 100: Private equity firms lead company rankings

2015 Top 100: Private equity firms lead company rankings

byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief

2015 Top 100: Pizza segment analysis

2015 Top 100: Pizza segment analysis

2015 Top 100: Chicken segment analysis

2015 Top 100: Chicken segment analysis

Schlotzsky’s looks to expand beyond lunch

Schlotzsky’s looks to expand beyond lunch

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Culver's, Red Robin, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Culver's, Red Robin, more

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Culver's, Red Robin, more

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chef applies farm-to-table approach to seafood

Chef applies farm-to-table approach to seafood

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Smoke’s Poutinerie plans US expansion

Smoke’s Poutinerie plans US expansion

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

First Watch to debut new prototype

First Watch to debut new prototype

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Andrea Reusing to bring local seafood to inland North Carolina

Andrea Reusing to bring local seafood to inland North Carolina

Pizza Hut to debut Hot Dog Bites pie

Pizza Hut to debut Hot Dog Bites pie

Chefs rekindle interest in charring vegetables

Chefs rekindle interest in charring vegetables

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