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Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

Forced limitations on what retailers can sell are likely to put more ready-to-eat foods on the menu.

Top 100 Independents 2018

See how the Top 100 concepts—which account for more than $1.8 billion in annual revenue—are adapting in today’s tough restaurant climate.

Future 50 2018

These emerging brands reveal trends in menu, operations and more that are poised to bubble up throughout the industry.

Recent Stories

Jack in the Box CEO blames labor costs for franchisee anxiety

Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

3 tips for improving how you track your stock

Brutal kitchen conditions bring new effort to improve staffs’ lives

Recent Stories

Financing

Activist investor pushes slate of board members for struggling Luby’s

The chain, which lost $33.6 million in 2018, remains uncertain whether it can stay in business.

Financing

McDonald’s stock keeps hitting records

The company has been a safe haven for investors in a volatile period on Wall Street, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Beverage

5 beverage trends for 2019—and beyond

What beverage trends will drive traffic and growth in 2019? Here are five things to watch for.

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Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

Financing

Black Box: 3Q same-store sales best in 3 years

But restaurants continue to lose customers as traffic declined yet again.

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Jack in the Box franchisees file a complaint over restructuring

The operators are asking California regulators for protection over a coming restructuring of lease arrangements.

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How to ease delivery customers’ concerns this flu season

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Financing

Sam Borgese has big plans for Coco’s, Carrows and Shari’s

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How one indie dealt with social media backlash

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Workforce

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Workforce

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Innovation has become a best practice in recruiting and retaining team members. Here are some tactics that stand out for their edginess and creativity.