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Emerging Brands

8 fast-casual brands on the verge

 By Scott Hume on May 25, 2017

Here are eight diverse fast-casual brands with fewer than eight locations, but with visions of going big.

Financing

2 burger brands swallowed by mega-franchisor

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The U.S. chains were the latest acquisitions by a Canadian concern with more than four dozen QSR brands.

Financing

Pincho Factory: The little-known story behind an emerging brand ready to pop

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

The burger and kebab chain gets an initial funding round and a new company president in Jayson Tipp.

Chipotle warns of a financial stunner

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2016

With comps still falling by more than 20 percent, and costs climbing as the chain deals with the aftermath of its food safety problems, the high-flying fast casual warns that it could finish deep in the red for the first quarter.

Financing

Drive-thru: Benchmark Q1

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

A quick look at daypart data uncovers the most popular drive times and the chains that are getting the traffic.

Back Yard Burgers acquired by restaurant vets

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2017

A private-equity firm that includes former Red Lobster and Hardee's executive Edna Morris intends to grow the better-burger chain.

Food

Restaurants ring in the new year with healthy menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2018

Here's how seven operators are helping consumers stick to their 2018 resolutions.

Leadership

Paul Twohig named president at MOD Pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2018

The chain’s chief operating officer gets a promotion, among a number of new executive appointments.

Starbird gets $5M, Dollarhyde's involvement

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 30, 2016

The chicken sandwich chain intends to grow beyond a single location in Silicon Valley.

Operations

Drive-thru packaging with integrity

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Consumers expect food from the drive-thru to be just as tasty and fresh as food eaten in the restaurant. Packaging is key to delivering on that expectation.

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