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Punch Bowl vets buy Wagamama’s U.S. operations

Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty plan to expand the 200-unit Asian noodle concept on this side of the Atlantic.

Top 100 Independents

Top 100 Independents 2019

See the full ranking of the Top 100 concepts, which account for more than $1.8 billion in annual revenue, and learn how they are putting hospitality first.

Emerging Brands

The Burgerim disaster

Burgerim was once one of the hottest, fastest-growing brands in the U.S. Then its founder left the country, leaving behind a wreckage of unpaid workers, bankrupt franchisees and others struggling to make it work.

Panera rolls out a monthly coffee subscription

DoorDash plans an IPO

Red Robin investor resumes its push for control

National Restaurant Association predicts moderate growth this year

Dismal quarter sparks changes at Taco Cabana

NYC considers capping delivery-service commissions

Legislation introduced this morning would also prohibit the services from charging for calls that don’t result in a sale, and require that the commission portion of a delivery sale be revealed to consumers.

Are delivery prices too high?

Higher menu prices coupled with delivery fees and charges could make this an easy service for consumers to cut back on if the economy turns, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Millennial parents influence changes to kids menus

This passion for a health-forward lifestyle naturally extends into what they look for on kids menus when they dine away from home as a family.

50 Great Ideas

Future 50 2019

The Power 20

Top 500 chains

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

Top 100 Independents 2019

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Noodles ready for return to ‘strong unit expansion’

With same-store sales growth and operational improvements, the fast casual says it plans to open 10 to 15 new units this year.

What does the ghost kitchen trend mean for restaurants?

Dan Fleischmann, vice president with investment firm Kitchen Fund, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the sudden surge in interest in shared kitchens.

Red Robin puts 3-year timetable on addition of Donatos pizza

The co-branding effort figures large in the casual chain’s updated turnaround plan.

Emerging Brands

Punch Bowl vets buy Wagamama’s U.S. operations

Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty plan to expand the 200-unit Asian noodle concept on this side of the Atlantic.

Wendy’s declares itself ready for breakfast

The burger chain says it is fully staffed as it starts serving in the morning and expects strong sales this year.

Papa John’s hopes more products yield better sales

Company executives promise more innovation as the chain pushes into more dayparts and different products.

Buyer of Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees bags a big one

ICV completed its purchase of Diversified Restaurant Holdings in a deal valued at $180 million.

Future 50 2019

These emerging chains are the growth vehicles to watch—the ones poised to be major industry players in the coming years.

Recipedia

Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Concepts to Watch

New restaurants and soon-to-open concepts worth monitoring

Top 100 Independents

RB’s exclusive ranking of the highest-grossing independent restaurants

Headspinners & Nightmares

Peter Romeo highlights the moments restaurateurs miss at their own peril

50 Great Ideas

Ideas from the field you may want to borrow