Restaurant Business

From tasting menus to "fancy" tap water, here's how fast casual's going upscale.

20 under 20 units

Restaurant Business identified the 20 fastest-growing small chains that have fewer than 20 units, at least 20% sales growth from 2015 to 2016, and under $25 million in total sales.

Financing

20 top full-service chains in satisfaction and sales

When it comes to restaurant brands, the sales leaders are not always consumers’ favorites for a variety of reasons. Chains best at parlaying customer satisfaction into sales are hard to beat.

7 tech advances poised to stop operators in their tracks

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Freeze frame

Delivery-only ‘not profitable,’ so Ando goes dine-in

4 ways to take turkey beyond the burger

Operator Snapshot: Bread Factory Cafe

Beverage

What’s the next pumpkin spice?

The popularity of pumpkin-flavored foods and beverages remains steady, but what’s next?

Technology

7 surprising things learned at FSTEC

From the first keynote speaker’s revelation that Tesla has plans to drive into the restaurant space, surprising comments and implications kept FSTEC attendees’ ears and eyes open.

Operations

Do I need a health department variance?

The process is expensive and complex, but operators can risk sanctions without one, Advice Guys says.

The Power 20

Top 500 Chains

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

Top 100 Independents

50 Hot Sellers

10 Star Bars

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Upcoming Event2nd Annual Global Restaurant Leadership Conference

Attendees discover the latest trends, establish relationships with key contacts and leave Dubai having met individuals who can help grow their business.

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Emerging Brands

5 concepts putting the ‘fine’ in ‘fast-fine’ dining