concepts

Concept to Scout: e.a.t. spot

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 30, 2014

For founder Ken Waagner, the two locations for e.a.t. spot in downtown Chicago ticked all the boxes: low build-out costs; convenient, walkable locations.

Upscale brands opt for split concepts

By Kelsey Squire on Nov. 14, 2016

As less formal eateries keep grabbing market share, some full-service spots are responding with a one-two punch: two brands under one roof.

Operations

Extreme Makeover: Restaurant edition

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 03, 2017

Five reconcepting must-dos from operators who've revamped

2017 Top 500: Coffee Cafe

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

Sales among the coffee cafe chains among the Top 500 increased 9.7% in 2016 to $24.8 billion, and units grew 4.8% to 24,391.

Consumer Trends

Is a la carte dead in fine dining?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2017

As it proliferates, the tasting menu grows up.

Emerging Brands

3 concepts on our radar

By Kelly Killian on Dec. 09, 2017

Here are some concepts we’re watching out for in 2018.

Concept to Scout: S&M Sausage and Meat

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 15, 2014

S&M (provocatively named after a Rihanna song), has been slinging exotic meats and savory cocktails to mustached millennials since November.

Amazon tests a high-tech quick-service concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2016

The to-go food outlet eliminates cashiers and lines.

Locol launches spinoff coffee concept

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 12, 2017

Yes Plz will offer 12-ounce cups of joe for $1.

2017 Top 500: Frozen Dessert

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Dairy Queen comprises more than half of the frozen desserts menu category's sales, which as a whole grew just 1.5%, to $6.3 billion.

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