This post is part of the On the Margin blog. It’s safe to say that restaurants had a good 2015. Same-store sales increased, and costs decreased. That’s the conclusion of the latest benchmarking update from the consulting firm BDO. Analyzing...

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This post is part of the On the Margin blog. What is Chipotle Mexican Grill thinking? News this week that Chipotle has filed to trademark the phrase “better burger” was greeted with an awful lot of skepticism. To wit: Shelly Banjo of Blo...

Master sommelier tweaks alcohol offerings and sodas

COO to continue leading daily operations in expanded role

Trademark application reveals potential new concept

Fast-casual chain gives incentives to managers to make restaurants profitable

CEO Kevin Miles, CMO Rachel Phillips-Luther discuss how a happy team makes happy customers

This post is part of the On the Margin blog. New overtime regulations expected to be put in place in as soon as a month will almost certainly cost restaurants money. And that will result in price increases. How much, of course, depends on t...

Fast-casual chain bolsters management team with additional appointments in real estate, HR departments