Restaurant Business

Should Papa John’s be sold?

A sale could be the only option for the chain going forward, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Future 50 2018

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

Top 500 2018

Chain restaurants faced another tough year in 2017. Still, well over half of the restaurant industry’s $536.8 billion came from the Top 500 chains, as ranked by Technomic.

Noodles & Co. sales surge, thanks to Zoodles

Would Wendy’s buy Papa John’s?

Hooters is up for sale

3 plant-forward recipes that put flavor first

Restaurants scramble to find a new straw

Food

3 barbecue trends heating up the menu

Here’s what consumers are craving this barbecue season.

Operations

Subway’s James Walker on how delivery is changing restaurants

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Subway’s VP of North America talks real estate, and we talk about the future of takeout.

Food

Summer’s the time for blasts from the past

Retro classics are particularly welcome on summer menus—and they’re a powerful way to connect with guests.

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

Top 500 Chains

The Power 20

Top 100 Independents

50 Hot Sellers

Future 50

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Operations

Landmark joint employer test is back on

A judge rejected the proposed settlement that would have averted the need for courts to decide when restaurant franchisees and franchisors are joint employers.

Leadership