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International House of Burgers? Really?

The marketing stunt was great, but the ending was a disappointment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

10 Groundbreaking Concepts - 2018

See RB’s latest list of concepts that are breaking ground, from menu to technology and more.

Emerging Brands

The 10 fastest-growing emerging chains in 2018

Restaurant Business offers a sneak peek at this year's Future 50 emerging brands.

Recent Stories

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reviewed and rated

From IHOP to IHOb: Just how big was the chain’s name reveal?

Auntie Anne’s steps out of the mall

Macaroni Grill charts its next course

Frozen beverages heat up menus

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Operations

McDonald’s will test paper straws in the U.S.

The company is switching to paper in the U.K. and Ireland and will look at alternatives to plastic straws in other countries.

Food

Can you ace this flavor pairing quiz?

Ready to sharpen your taste-making skills? Take this flavor pairing quiz to test your culinary know-how.

Marketing

IHOP bet big on burgers, got a deserved salute

The chain’s publicity stunt was run up a flagpole, and it flew.

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Top 500 Chains

The Power 20

Top 100 Independents

50 Hot Sellers

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Restaurant turnover rates on the rise, again

Employee turnover is up after teasing the industry with plateauing numbers this summer.

Restaurants' Q3 traffic worsens, but hopeful signs emerge

The impact of hurricanes in Texas and Florida may mask a turn in the right direction for sales and traffic counts, according to new data.

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Summer in the kitchen: What can restaurant cooks wear?

Tank tops are one way to beat the heat, but they're not exactly sanitary, Advice Guy says.

Financing

Which chain will Cheesecake Factory buy?

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

5 grain bowl recipes

Summer is the ideal time to cook up and chill a batch of grains to keep on hand as a base for bowls and salads. These five recipes will spark some new menu ideas.

Marketing

International House of Burgers? Really?

The marketing stunt was great, but the ending was a disappointment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Private-equity firm acquires big Burger King operator

Polar Star Capital Partners, a newly formed investment firm, has acquired 126-unit Meridian Restaurants Unlimited.

Operations

Casey’s pumps the brakes on delivery and expanded hours

With little notice, one pizza powerhouse is re-thinking where the restaurant pack is heading.

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