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Consumers still want more from their snacks

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 30, 2018

Consumers are snacking more often, often depending on restaurants for food between meals. Still, diners aren't yet satisfied with what's available. Recent data shows how snacking desires are changing—and where opportunities might lie.

Financing

Papa John’s names Olivia Kirtley board chair

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The former Ernst & Young CFO takes over for John Schnatter as the company looks for additional board members.

Emerging Brands

3 menu types driving growth among emerging restaurant chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 30, 2018

Certain menu segments always rise to the top in the annual Future 50 ranking. This year, fast-growing concepts in the pizza, burger and ethnic categories were all well-represented. Find out which chains made the list.

Financing

US Foods to acquire SGA’s Food Group of Companies for $1.8B

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The deal includes 16-state broadline distributor Food Services of America.

Operations

The Big Mac family gets its newest McDonald’s franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2018

Nick Delligatti, the great-grandson of Big Mac inventor Jim Delligatti, becomes McDonald’s first fourth-generation operator.

Financing

Dunkin’ Donuts earmarks $100M for beverage repositioning

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2018

The investment follows the chain’s strongest comps gain since 2016.

Consumer Trends

Which restaurant chains play the best music, according to customers?

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

New Technomic data reveals which brands are winning over diners with their playlists—and which are prompting some to plug their ears.

Operations

Starbucks reports sluggish same-store sales growth for Q3

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

The coffee giant looks to expand in the South and middle America while continuing to search for its next Frappuccino.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning restaurant moments: 1 more inch

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2018

A cattle rustling by one of Chick-fil-A's competitors was just one instance of operators pushing the traditional boundaries of the restaurant business this week.

Financing

Names are the game for Del Taco

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2018

The company hopes personal introductions elevate service—and sales.

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