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Casual Dining

Chefs deliver a new wave of high-end fast casuals

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 20, 2015

The killer combo of higher volumes and better margins is luring artistes in whites to bring their culinary skill to the limited-service sector. And that doesn’t mean more burgers.

Financing

What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2017

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

Beverage

Time for tea

By Jody Shee on Mar. 16, 2015

According to the U.S. Tea Association, the tea market has grown from $1.8 billion to $10.4 billion in just over 20 years.

Leadership

Ruby Tuesday gets new leadership following sale's completion

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2017

A hunt is on for a permanent replacement for CEO Jim Hyatt.

Food

Reshaping lamb

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2015

By reformatting the dish—and using ground meat instead of sliced leg—Millman now is able to offer lamb for $15 instead of $35, appealing to younger diners.

Mimi's: From France to Anaheim

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 1998

From the fields of post-war france to the world of casual dining. At least that's how part of the Mimi's story goes.

Financing

6 takeaways from the IFA’s 2018 franchising forecast

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

The International Franchise Association's 2018 forecast for franchising provided more than just sales projections for franchisees and franchisors. Here are some nuggets of value to all types of restaurant operations.

Great plates

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 30, 2015

As menus have evolved in step with culinary trends, so have the plates on which restaurant food is served.

The Future 50 2009

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 23, 2008

Restaurant Business Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in America.

Financing

Taco Mac changes hands

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2018

The Buffalo wing chain was purchased by several partners of investment group Fresh Hospitality.

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