Fast_Casual

Can zucchini save Noodles & Company?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Happy with slower growth, the fast-casual chain is going on offense, with zucchini noodles and takeout.

Wiener takes all: Hot dog chains on the rise

By Lauren Hallow on Oct. 27, 2016

Hot dog and sausage chains are trending in fast casual and casual dining, thanks to affordable ingredients and a variety of flavors.

Consumer Trends

Drive-thru rules of the road

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Technomic’s Consumer Brand Metrics program asks consumers to rate their most recent trip to a restaurant and provide an overall rating of their visit.

Operations

Being well-equipped for food safety means a combo plate of software

By Rita Negrete-Rousseau on Aug. 15, 2017

The latest software is helping operators track food safety's moving target.

Leadership

Why did Chipotle give top executives retention bonuses?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2018

The Bottom Line: The payments to the CFO and CMO to stick around during a CEO transition were probably not necessary.

Leadership

Zaxby’s names Joel Bulger CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2018

Industry veteran to “strengthen digital and social platforms.”

Consumer Trends

3 reasons delivery-only concepts will make bank

By Jill Failla on Dec. 05, 2016

Data from Technomic’s updated Takeout & Off-Premise Dining Consumer Trend Report shows that younger consumers are creating a market conducive to the delivery-only business model.

Technology

To kiosk, or not to kiosk

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Self-service kiosks can make ordering and payment easy for busy limited-service customers, and they may still benefit from a novelty factor in some markets.

Consumer Trends