Fast Casual

Starbucks pins future growth on afternoon sales

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2018

The coffee chain reported modest sales increases for its second quarter.

Panera builds on its vision

By Sam Smith on Feb. 16, 2016

This fast-casual leader fell behind the pack. Will its reinvention be enough to bring it back to the top, and fast enough to keep investors at bay? We look at Panera 2.0 and where it's going next.

Food

Satisfy with Savory and Sour

By Megan Warmouth on Jan. 06, 2014

Pork is predicted to be the “latest protein star,” according to Technomic’s Take: 10 Trends for 2014.

Chipotle’s new food safety problem: Teamsters’ wrath

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2016

The union is slamming the chain as a dangerous place to eat, part of a campaign aimed at a completely different target.

Partial cooking

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 05, 2014

What is the difference between partial cooking, blanching and slacking foods?

Feds respond to Chipotle's criticism of E.coli response

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2016

After four months, the CDC defends what and when information was aired about the December outbreak.

The RLC’s brain-food smorgasbord

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 25, 2014

Bags packed? Travel plans checked? Appointments and networking strategy finally set? Don’t forget that other key piece of preparation for the RLC: The checklist of what you intend to learn.

Marketing

3 ideas we stumbled upon on a road trip to Austin

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 30, 2016

Here’s what we discovered averaging four meals a day on a 19-hour journey to Austin, Texas.

Food

Gluten-free menu items drive sales

May 12, 2014

Forget carbs and cholesterol—“gluten” may be the dirtiest word among today’s health-conscious diners. Here’s a look at the ways operators are incorporating gluten-free options into their menus today.

Marketing

The importance of brand trust

By Darren Tristano on Aug. 12, 2016

Until recently, consumers considered Chipotle one of the most trusted limited-service restaurant brands. After its food safety incidents, Chipotle now scores in the bottom six for brand trust.

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