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Chicago restaurants to scout in 2018

In town for the National Restaurant Association show? Here are some Chicago concepts to check out for good food and great business ideas.

Power 20

Power 20: Top Investors

These are the incubators, operating companies, deal-makers and, above all else, funders of some of the biggest moves in the restaurant industry.

8 Ways to Sell More Snacks

8 Ways to Sell More Snacks

The “snack kings” that stand out among restaurant chains not only understand snackers’ behaviors, they are tuned into the top snacking trends. Here’s how to tap into those trends and sell more snacks.

Recent Stories

Take a tour of the BAR stars

Research chief Riehle talks about industry, economy

The National Restaurant Association Show is here

Third-party deliverers counter restaurants with loyalty programs of their own

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group dumps plastic straws

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Operations

Landry's Tilman Fertitta buys a delivery company for $308M

The regional concern, Waitr, will serve the 600 or so restaurants in Landry's fold.

Marketing

Survey: Starbucks’ app is top among users

New data reveals consumers’ favorite restaurant loyalty apps.

Marketing

Applebee’s tries to lure millennials with hourlong video of grilling meat

The recording, one of many ASMR videos on YouTube, is intended to relax viewers and play up the brand’s comfort food offerings.

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Top 500 Chains

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

Top 100 Independents

50 Hot Sellers

10 Star Bars

Exclusive Insights and Analytics
from our Partners at TDN2K

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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7 on-trend menu applications for mango

Available all year, popular around the world and versatile, fresh mangos are a no-brainer for foodservice operators.

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Restaurant uniforms matter. Here’s why.

Here’s why you shouldn’t ditch the matching apparel anytime soon.

Financing

Jack in the Box CEO Lenny Comma takes a jab at QSR discounting

He says the company won’t discount more than it already has out of concern for its franchisees’ margins.

Marketing

Is 50 the new 20 for Roy Rogers Restaurants?

The quick-service chain named after a long-gone performer is aiming for fresh life, with a new spokesman and a new growth steward.

Financing

Casual-dining chains try buying their way to growth

Del Frisco’s acquisition of Barteca shows Wall Street’s willingness to accept more strategic deals, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

6 seasonal salad recipes

Show off spring’s crop of fruits and vegetables by tossing up a fresh batch of salads.

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