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Concept to Scout: Banh Shop

 By Dotty Griffith on Oct. 14, 2014

Yum! Brands is at it again, rolling out another fast-casual test concept in the Dallas area. Instead of fried chicken (the subject of a previous test, SuperChix in Arlington, Texas), it’s floating Southeast Asian “street” sandwiches, known as banh mi.

Food

Consumers' favorite taco joints

 By Peter Romeo, Sara Rush Wirth, Kelsey Squire and Benita Gingerella on Nov. 28, 2016

Don't expect to find Taco Bell or Chipotle on the list of Foursquare users' most-loved sources of the Tex-Mex staple. But Waffle House is there, along with one-offs in such unexpected locales as Charlotte, N.C. Here are the top 20 joints, along with why they top the rankings.

Emerging Brands

8 brand-new concepts worth tracking

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2017

From a pizza-and-chicken upstart to a mega 'clubstaurant' to an all-tartare spot, there are loads of new concepts to watch.

2017 Top 500: Family Casual

Jun. 07, 2017

Sales and unit counts are down overall in the family casual category--otherwise known as buffets or cafeterias.

Mammoth storms pummel the restaurant industry

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2017

As eateries in one of the nation’s biggest restaurant markets set their sights on recovery, those in the path of Hurricane Irma and other storms brace for an uphill climb.

Operations

5 pitfalls to avoid when opening a concept in a grocery store

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 27, 2017

Getting an emerging concept into a grocery store can be a smart—and relatively low-cost—way to build brand recognition and, potentially, add a retail channel. But challenges can abound.

Concept to Scout: Travail Kitchen and Amusements

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2015

There’s no kitchen, no set menu, no servers and no reservations at Travail.

Slater's 50/50 chain is sold

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2016

The six-unit chain indicated that it needed capital for a refresh and expansion.

Jose Andres teams up with Compass

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 14, 2017

The two will collaborate at such venues as stadiums and college campuses.

2017 Top 500: Italian

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Italian heavyweight Olive Garden increased sales by 3%, helping to drive the menu category's 1.9% sales growth, to $8.5 billion.

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