Trending this week: Starbucks reveals 6 big plans for 2017, A look at Lazy Dog, more

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No. 10: A leaner Logan’s Roadhouse emerges from bankruptcy

Logan's Roadhouse

The chain has fewer units and less debt.

No. 9: Los Angeles Tables: Melting pot

Stan Lee

Hot restaurants in Los Angeles this season are seamlessly incorporating the cultures of those around them.

No. 8: Big Mac inventor Jim Delligatti dies

McDonald's

Legendary McDonald’s franchisee introduced one of the industry’s most iconic sandwiches in 1967.

No. 7: Starbucks reveals 6 big plans for 2017

Starbucks

Starbucks outlines big plans for 2017 and beyond at its investor conference on Dec. 7.

No. 6: Why casual-dining restaurants should close thousands of units

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Casual-dining restaurants have seen declining sales and traffic for a decade now.

No. 5: A look at growing casual-dining chain Lazy Dog

Ron Ruggless

Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar opened its 21st restaurant in Plano, Texas.

No. 4: Nashville Tables: The casual side

The Treehouse

Nashville’s casual spots are turning heads.

No. 3: The Cheesecake Factory to develop fast-casual concept

The Cheesecake Factory

The company will open a second RockSugar unit next year.

No. 2: DOL to challenge overtime rules freeze

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Federal agency files notice to appeal injunction.

No. 1: Smashburger CEO Michael Nolan departs company

Smashburger

Chain co-founder Tom Ryan appointed CEO.

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