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By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2024

Reality Check: A number of ripples were evident in the business during the first half of the year. The question is, do they have staying power?

Operations

The 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2024

Among the 10 chains growing locations at a fast clip are chicken, salad and beverage concepts, according to the Technomic Top 500 ranking.

Operations

Former Portillo's exec Derrick Pratt named CEO of Condado Tacos

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Derrick Pratt is scheduled to take the helm on July 1 and is charged with leading the full-service brand into the next stage of growth.

Operations

Portillo's expands operating hours, explores late night

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 03, 2024

Systemwide, Portillo's restaurants will open 30 minutes earlier, and some restaurants are staying open as late as 1 a.m. local time.

Operations

Benefits of Adding Convenient, Fresh Options to a Franchisee Portfolio

Sponsored content from our partner Sambazon on May 30, 2024

As consumers focus more on eating healthier foods, operators who offer those foods stand to succeed.

Operations

3 right-sized restaurant prototypes

By Lisa Jennings on May 28, 2024

Potbelly and Z!Eats are whittling down unit footprints, while Carvel redesigned its "shoppes" for real estate flexibility. Take a look at these three prototypes.

Financing

Cracker Barrel plans to invest $700M in a massive 'transformation'

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2024

With traffic down 16% year-to-date, the family dining chain is embarking on a rejuvenation effort to enhance its relevance to new and lapsed customers.

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