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A modern franchisee finds success with an old idea

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2018

Acquisitions have made KBP Foods one of the largest and fastest-growing franchises in the restaurant business. But the key to absorbing the expansion has been a notion that harkens back to the earliest days of KFC.

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David Ellis tapped to spur Uncle Julio's growth

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2018

The casual veteran was added to the L Catterton holding's leadership as part of a management team expansion.

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Kimpton appoints a new restaurant chief

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

The lodging company has assigned overall responsibility for its 80 one-of-a-kind dining rooms to Scott Gingerich.

How Ed Doherty picks a franchise

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2016

The franchised concepts run by Doherty Enterprises range from giants like Applebee’s to relative newcomers like Noodles & Company, but they sport similar traits.

Provost moves from Maggiano’s to Chili’s

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2017

After serving as president of the Italian chain, the chain veteran will now oversee Chili's marketing and menu development.

How restaurants should prepare for Hurricane Harvey

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 25, 2017

Weather experts say Hurricane Harvey, due to hit Texas tonight or tomorrow morning, could be the most powerful storm the nation has seen since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Here's how restaurant experts advise the industry to prepare.

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