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Casual Dining

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.

Financing

How to be profitable in tough neighborhoods

 By Kelly Killian on Jun. 27, 2014

Employee development and community involvement are key to success in the inner city, operators say. Hear more best practices from the panelists at the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance Operators' Conference this week.

Here’s how DineEquity intends to fix Applebee's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2017

The list of potential remedies for Applebee's is almost as long as the roster of ailments.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Jul. 08, 2014

John Pelletier opened his first Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1985.

Workforce

How to prepare staff for a press event

By Alaina Lancaster on May 24, 2017

It’s never good when employees make mistakes, but it’s even worse when they do it in a room full of reporters.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Rockfish Seafood Grill

Jul. 14, 2014

Families and professionals are the target market for this full-service concept specializing in high-quality seafood. The

Kona Grill

Jun. 11, 2017

An Asian-fusion concept featuring an eclectic menu combining simple items with an upscale twist

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Pizza Patrón

Jul. 21, 2014

“Más Pizza. Menos Dinero.” (“More Pizza. Less Money.”) is the tagline for Pizza Patrón, a chain that targets Spanish-speaking neighborhoods.

Texas Roadhouse

Jun. 11, 2017

Serving up big portions of hand-cut steaks and scratchmade Southern fare in a fun roadhouse setting

Food

Convenience drives lunch visits at restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 18, 2014

53 percent of people who have increased their lunch visits at fast-casual eateries in the last two years cite convenience as the motivating factor.

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