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Firehouse Subs’ Don Fox on the impact of the takeout trend

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The CEO of the sandwich chain talks about how consumers have changed the company.

Operations

Schlotzsky’s bucks the trends in its new repositioning

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

Eschewing simplicity and a smaller footprint, Focus Brands’ sandwich specialist is calling attention to its scratch prep and Texas roots.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Trend adjustments

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2018

Subtle tweaks signal changes in the way the off-premise boom and other influences are shaping the restaurant business.

Operations

Grasping at straws

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 03, 2018

The industry’s breakup with plastic straws has happened at a breathtaking pace.

Operations

Seattle outlaws more plastic restaurant materials

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2018

Under what are believed to be the most sweeping restrictions in the country, operators can no longer use plastic straws, drink picks or disposable utensils without risk of a $250 fine.

Emerging Brands

7 ways the restaurant market is changing—for better and worse

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2018

From a plague on malls to a spike in gas prices, new challenges are about to confront restaurant operations of all sizes and ages. Here's a preview.

Operations

NYC to halt use of polystyrene food containers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2018

After a six-month grace period, the familiar foam packaging will be banned.

Operations

5 moves restaurant operators made to best the competition

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2018

Amid signs that some restaurants are winning back customers, a few well-known players are intensifying their pursuit of an operational edge. Here's a sampling of those efforts.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50 2010

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 28, 2016

Restaurant Business Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in America.

Restaurants to Serve 100 Million Americans this New Year's Weekend

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (December 14, 2011 - PRNewswire)—The National Restaurant Association estimates that 100 million Americans plan to celebrate the New Year by...

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