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Emerging Brands

5 newcomers to the old-school luncheonette

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 24, 2017

How operators are revisiting this iconic style to shake up full service.

Operations

Showcase KFC spends $2.2M to double throughput

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 09, 2017

A local landmark, the Big Chicken KFC becomes a sales leader for the chain.

Consumer Trends

5 tools for teaching consumers how to navigate fast casuals

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2017

How to make sure diners know where to go and what to do in your limited-service operation.

Emerging Brands

Inside Sam Fox’s new growth brand

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 13, 2017

Will Doughbird land Fox in the henhouse with high-stakes chain investors again?

Operations

Toppers revamps for carryout

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 13, 2017

The new Toppers prototype—the model for 11 of the 15 units built this year—features a “show kitchen” as well as counter seating that allows guests to watch pizzas being made.

Consumer Trends

7 ways a marshmallow cafe is sticking to the trends

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2017

See how XO Marshmallow Cafe + Wonderland makes the most of its 700 square feet.

Subway starts a new chapter

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2017

The world's largest restaurant chain intends to freshen its image with a new design, operational changes and menu tweaks. Here's a preview.

Operations

Tupelo Honey Cafe’s big bar play

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 15, 2017

A one-of-a-kind unit capitalizes on Colorado’s looser liquor laws.

Operations

An aging FSR gets a food hall facelift

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 15, 2017

Will The Proud Bird fly after its multiconcept makeover?

Operations

Newcomers to the retro luncheonette

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 15, 2017

The old-school lunch counter is undergoing a rebirth. The luncheonette design makes smart business sense in an ever-challenging restaurant economy.

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