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Top 500 Chains

Faltering casual dining slowed restaurant sales in 2017

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2018

But all other sectors showed sales growth last year, according to Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Advance Report.

Financing

25 top limited-service chains

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 09, 2016

Financial and popular success don't always align in the restaurant business, but they do on this one-of-a-kind list from Restaurant Business. The publication worked with its research sister, Technomic, to rank limited-service chains by a combination of sales and customer satisfaction. It's offered here in a partnership with the popular general-business website, BusinessInsider.com.

Emerging Brands

Restaurant concepts to grow in 2017

Oct. 25, 2016

Technomic President Darren Tristano discusses restaurant concepts projected to grow in 2017.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite midscale chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Although trendy new breakfast-and-lunch-only eateries continue to pop up, they’ve yet to top legacy brands for consumers’ overall favorite family-style restaurants.

Beverage

Consumers' favorite places for grab-and-go coffee

By Jill Failla on Mar. 20, 2017

Where do consumers prefer to buy a cup of coffee when convenience is key? Here are their top choices, across restaurants and convenience stores.

Financing

Technomic: Sales started off strong in January

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

Sales rose 6.3% in the month as the industry continues its late-2017 momentum, according to the Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Beverage

Drinks drive brunch business

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 17, 2016

Innovative adult beverage programs can give operators an edge on brunch—whether it’s a twist on classic cocktails or a menu of thematic signatures.

Food

The next global breakfast hit

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 08, 2016

A North African egg dish with American appeal sees menu growth.

Consumer Trends

5 alternative beef and pork cuts diners crave

By Jill Failla on Jan. 19, 2017

Diners show willingness to eat a variety of less-common cuts of beef and pork at restaurants according to new Technomic research.

Consumer Trends

6 chains winning with Hispanic families

By Jill Failla on Apr. 03, 2017

Hispanic customers who recently dined out with children younger than 18 years old rated their favorite restaurant chains in a Technomic survey. These are the brands currently winning Hispanic family-dining occasions.

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