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As takeout sales boom, fast-casual pizza turns to bigger pies

Blaze Pizza is the latest to test larger pizzas as it focuses more intently on delivery sales—pitting the chains directly against traditional players.

What Consumers Want

Here’s a look at the chains diners say are doing the best job in these areas and more.

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Restaurant Business and Technomic, two of the most authoritative brands in foodservice insights and data, partnered to create this special report that offers a predictive look at what drove success in 2018 and what will move the needle in the year ahead.

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As takeout sales boom, fast-casual pizza turns to bigger pies

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It’s official: 80/20 limit on tip credit won't be enforced

Howard Schultz’s politicking is good for restaurants—even if he doesn’t have a chance

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Operations

Outback tests new off-premise-friendly designs

The steakhouse chain is looking for a more modern prototype that accommodates tomorrow’s trends.

Operations

The rise of food allergies and how to keep your guests safe and happy

With food allergies on the rise, and more than 15 million Americans affected, it’s critical for your restaurant to be able to deliver clear, accurate allergen information to guests. It can also be a competitive advantage.

Workforce

Does employee education boost retention? Chick-fil-A has proof

The chicken chain surveyed past beneficiaries of its scholarship program and found 90% intend to keep working there even after they earn a degree.

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AAA adds 3 indies to its Five Diamond list

Just 67 North American restaurants currently hold the travel service’s top dining honor.

Financing

Franchise finance: Business value & Borrowing power

Restaurant franchisees can enhance their opportunities for long-term success by working with a trusted partner to better understand their business value and how that translates to their borrowing power.

Financing

Pizza Inn learns to love its buffet

The chain expanded its all-you-can-eat hours, and sales have grown ever since.

Financing

How restaurants are mimicking the grocery business

A consolidation trend that started with supermarkets has spread to restaurant chains, and that has major implications for the industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box stock falls as report casts doubt on possible sale

A Debtwire report suggested that buyers are concerned about the chain’s growth and its valuation.

Food

BBQ madness: Upping your game during the NCAA tournament

Promoting these familiar flavors as game-day exclusives can be a great way to get folks in the door.