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With Americans scouting ways to eat healthier, restaurants in every segment are offering a sizeable selection of side and entree salads. Here's how to pick the right mix for your operation.

Timing may not be everything, but when it comes to getting the best price on a wide variety of purchases, it can make a big difference.

A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption up considerably since 2009, with nearly half of today’s consumers saying they eat a burger at least once a week compared with 38 percent two years ago. One reason for the increase is the continued prominence of burgers on quick-service value menus.