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CEOs spill their sales secrets

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2014

Here’s a sampling of the business boosters and cost cutters that restaurant chain executives revealed to investors this earnings-report season.

We tested Taco Bell's new upscale American Taqueria, U.S. Taco Co.

 Aug. 11, 2014

Dishes ranging from the Friggin Fried Ice Cream Shake to the line-up of craft sodas are tested by one of the first visitors to U.S. Taco Co.

Food

Listen to the 'cues

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2014

Regional barbecue is moving into the national arena, with fast casuals leading the way.

Cool Restaurant Menu: Brown Bag Seafood

Aug. 13, 2014

At Brown Bag Seafood in Chicago, the menu is printed on a brown paper bag to reinforce the fast-casual’s name and marketing message.

Food

Chicago restaurants serve up the trends

Aug. 14, 2014

Restaurant Business joined some 170 foodservice operators for the annual Taste the Trends tour of Chicago's hot new restaurants. The sampling ranged from Peruvian ceviche to Moroccan flat breads.

Food

Convenience drives lunch visits at restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 18, 2014

53 percent of people who have increased their lunch visits at fast-casual eateries in the last two years cite convenience as the motivating factor.

Food

Qdoba spices up a staple

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2014

This summer, Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill introduced sweet heat to its menu with the debut of two mango sauces.

Food

Elevating fried chicken

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 25, 2014

Perhaps it’s due to rising beef prices, a craving for comfort classics or the Southern-food trend, but fried chicken is getting serious attention in every segment.

Beverage

Shaking up the competition

By Alia Akkam on Sep. 03, 2014

Milkshakes and malts—two old-time soda-fountain treats—are seeing big-time action at fast casuals. By differentiating the beverage menu with these indulgences, fast-casual concepts are vying for that between-meal customer who is a regular at the coffee cafe.

Zoes’ new takeout bid: Family meal packs

Sep. 10, 2014

The fast-growing Mediterranean chain is offering what it describes as complete family meals built around such entrees as kabobs.

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