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House votes to delay overtime rules

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2016

A measure passed yesterday along party lines would grant restaurants and other employers a six-month extension to contend with the new regulations.

In the heat of a culinary competition, menu trends come to life

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2014

As a member of the judging panel for the second annual FARE Culinary Competition, senior editor Pat Cobe shares the trends.

Food

Everything you need to know about regional U.S. pizza styles

By Lauren Hallow on Nov. 22, 2016

Pizza may be a national staple, but its different styles vary based on regions, from the Quad Cities to New Haven. With regional menu items such as Nashville chicken popping up on menus, could pizza be the next regional hit?

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Extreme Pizza

Jul. 14, 2014

Extreme Pizza is a limited-service concept that uses extreme sports as both a central design scheme and a menu focus.

Operations

Drive-thru packaging with integrity

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Consumers expect food from the drive-thru to be just as tasty and fresh as food eaten in the restaurant. Packaging is key to delivering on that expectation.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Tokyo Joe’s

Jul. 15, 2014

A menu of grilled and steamed dishes, a focus on organic ingredients and Tokyo Joe’s sleek decor are magnets for the customer seeking a more stylish experience at fast-casual prices.

Food

How leading chains stack up by menu size

By Lizzy Freier on Mar. 16, 2017

The top and fastest-growing chains don’t always align with average total menu items in their sectors.

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