Au Bon Pain

Fast casual has angst to overcome

By Scott Hume on May 25, 2017

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wrote that “maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists,” and so it has been with the coming-of-age fast-casual restaurant segment.

Au Bon Pain

Jun. 11, 2017

A European-inspired chain with artisanal breads, fresh-baked goods and gourmet sandwiches

Technology

Apps that add value

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 14, 2017

These seven apps stand out from the current pack.

Marketing

Chains aim to boost traffic with pay-upfront passes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2017

Au Bon Pain is the latest brand to unveil an endless pass of sorts.

Leadership

Panera’s Ron Shaich plots his next transformation

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

The longtime industry veteran is not done with restaurants yet, including a number of small upstart chains.

Chowder

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2013

A steaming bowl of chowder certainly hits the spot on a chilly winter day. These places are warming up customers with classic seafood chowders and other hearty variations.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

Beverage