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Dave Boennighausen details Noodles & Co.'s impressive comeback

Also in this edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": upcoming menu trends.

50 Great Ideas 2018

These 50 ideas go beyond what’s “cool” to deliver smart, trend-forward solutions that might just serve as an inspiration for others.

Future 50 2018

These emerging brands reveal trends in menu, operations and more that are poised to bubble up throughout the industry.

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Bellagreen secures $2.7M in funding

How can restaurants sell old equipment?

Wendy’s sells its interest in Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings for $450M

Chicken wing prices are at 7-year lows

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4 ways to make breakfast an all-day menu option

Serving all-day breakfast doesn’t mean just serving pancakes and eggs well into the afternoon.

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McDonald’s adds to its chicken lineup

The chain will offer a Sweet N’ Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed chicken tenders LTO next week.

Financing

Chili’s treads cautiously on gaming

The brand is exploring ways of benefiting from legalized sports betting, but not in a manner that will blur its image, officials say.

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Black Box: Same-store sales weak in July

Despite easy comparisons, the restaurant industry continued to lose customers.

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Black Box: Same-store sales improve in June

Takeout orders helped boost casual dining, but traffic was still a problem.

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