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3 political developments the restaurant industry should be watching

Little-noticed ripples on the labor front hold profound implications for foodservice employers.

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

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

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3 political developments the restaurant industry should be watching

Postmates secures $300M in venture funding

Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

Bob Bafundo named president of Pizza Inn owner Rave Restaurant Group

Papa John’s new ads move past John Schnatter

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Financing

Del Frisco’s to sell Sullivan’s to Macaroni Grill for $32 million

Scott Smith was named president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

Financing

Are remodels hurting McDonald’s sales?

An analyst suggests that keeping restaurants offline while they add kiosks is hurting same-store sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Shari's Pies now owns Coco's and Carrows

The two brands were quietly sold over the summer.

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Black Box: August same-store sales best in 3 years

But comparisons were easy and traffic remains down despite an improving economy.

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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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