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Church’s Chicken sells 76 company locations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 28, 2017

Former Burger King executive heads group buying 70 of the restaurants in Texas.

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.

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Applebee's expects to close at least 60 more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2018

The franchisor also plans to announce an acquisition within roughly the next year.

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Technomic: Sales started off strong in January

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

Sales rose 6.3% in the month as the industry continues its late-2017 momentum, according to the Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

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Would a trade war hurt McDonald's and KFC?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2018

Anti-U.S. sentiment could hurt American brands eager to expand in Asia, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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20 top full-service chains in sales and satisfaction

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 05, 2016

The restaurants that make the most money are not always the ones that consumers love the most. Here, we rank the leading full-service chains using a formula that includes financials, consumer satisfaction and value.

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The scoop on buying tea

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 13, 2005

Tea, in one form or another, is a high-margin restaurant mainstay. Only about 15 percent of it is sold hot, the rest iced. Black tea is the most widely consumed type of tea in the Western world.

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Getting your arms around the deli category

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 11, 2007

The deli category is a broad one—it covers all those cold cuts, cured sausage products, smoked meats, sliced cheeses and condiments that make up the bulk of your sandwiches, entree salads, antipasto plates and catering platters.

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