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Consumer Trends

What flavors do consumers want now?

 By Brett Dworski on Oct. 24, 2017

Diners continue to seek spicy flavors and out-there combinations.

Marketing

5 ways restaurants are engaging diners for Halloween

 By Brett Dworski on Oct. 26, 2017

Here’s how restaurants are hoping to scare up brand awareness—and sales.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Strange sales remedies

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2017

Tough times can push restaurateurs to extremes in their pursuit of sales. Here are some examples of that unconventional behavior.

Financing

8.7% traffic drop stings Chili's in latest quarter

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2017

Maggiano's also saw a slide in guest counts.

Operations

6 heads-up restaurant developments from overseas

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2017

Our usual roundup of head-spinning moments is pre-empted this week by an early look at head-raising news from the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Marketing

Papa John's finds no allies in NFL attack

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2017

Competitors say they've not felt the football fallout Papa John's cites as the main reason for a sales slowdown.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Bad company

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

Trying to please everyone is a flawed strategy. Winning the love of a particular group can be downright off-putting, as Papa John's and other restaurant operations are learning.

Marketing

Google adds wait times to restaurant search results

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

A new search feature will also recommend better times to drop in.

Food

Applebee’s adds new steak and potato LTOs

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 13, 2017

The chain’s Topped Steaks & Twisted Potatoes combo meals start at $12.99.

Food

Pizza Hut debuts Ultimate Cheesy Crust Pizza

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 13, 2017

The new item is being positioned as the ideal pizza for the holiday season.

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