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A sandwich star is born

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2012

Erbert & Gerbert’s, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based chain known for its signature sandwiches with quirky names, discovered a hole in its lineup: no chicken...

More transparency please

 By Sam Smith on May 01, 2013

When McDonald’s starts doing something new, you can bet it’s already part of a mainstream trend. Big Mac doesn’t like to take chances.

Workforce

The $15 question

By Steve Brooks on Mar. 17, 2014

In the fight over minimum wage, the restaurant industry faces an elusive, but highly organized challenger.

The top 12 ways restaurants piss people off

Jul. 18, 2014

Dirty utensils and restrooms really get people's blood boiling; confusing who ordered what dish, not so much. A new infographic by Consumer Reports shows the most common restaurant complaints.

McDonald’s April comps fall 2.3%

May 08, 2015

Sales were weaker in developing markets.

ID NEWS: Technomic forecasts 3.2% growth for restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 26, 2003

The $270.9-billion restaurant sector will grow 3.2% in 2004, up from 2.9% in 2003, according to the annual industry forecast report of Technomic, Inc.,...

NRA Study: Restaurants Continue Positive Trend in July

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2004

WASHINGTON, DC - The restaurant industry remained in a positive position in July, according to the latest results of the National Restaurant Association's...

Despite Moderate Decline in Restaurant Performance, NRA Outlook Remains Positive

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 31, 2006

The NRA's Restaurant Performance Index stood at 101.6 in April, down 1% from its March level. Despite the decline, the Index remained above 100 for the 34th...

Emerging cuisines: North African Crossroads

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2008

The strategic location of Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria along the North African coast has played a major role in their culinary legacy.

New Study Values Produce, Floral Industry Economic Impact at $554 Billion

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 20, 2009

"This is the first study to reach across the value chain to define the full impact of the industry on the U.S. economy, from the farm all the way through...

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