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Carl’s Jr. downsizes a signature burger for an LTO win

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 12, 2018

The chain packs its iconic Thickburger into a snack-size slider.

Financing

Value push boosts Red Robin's traffic, not comps

 By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2018

A slight gain in transactions failed to generate a same-store sales boost for the grill and bar concept.

Food

5 ways to boost sandwich sales through the menu

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2018

Restaurants are switching up the menu to appeal to changing consumer preferences.

Operations

Fla. cracks down on restaurants claiming to buy local

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2018

Authorities are hunting operations that can't substantiate assertions of being farm-to-table.

Food

5 fast-casual salads that rock the bowl

By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2018

Spring is bringing a bounty of fresh ideas to the salad menu, despite the romaine lettuce scare.

Leadership

How to succeed the founder: Different by design at Not Your Average Joe’s

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2018

CEO Peter D’Amelio worked with chain creator Steve Silverstein to ensure a smooth transition, but he's no passive caretaker. The onetime president of The Cheesecake Factory is plotting his own course.

Marketing

6 LTOs that grabbed attention in April

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2018

Several of the month's top limited-time offers draw attention to cooking technique

Consumer Trends

Top 5 LTOs in December: Craveability vs. Purchase Intent

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 01, 2018

Often, the menu items deemed the most craveable aren’t the ones consumers say they’re most likely to purchase.

Food

4 on-trend soup and salad pairings

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Aug. 28, 2017

Offering innovative, craveable soups and salads can entice more diners to try soup and salad combinations.

Food

Betting on blended burgers

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2017

A blended option at Burgh'ers now brings in 10-15% of weekly revenue.

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