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4 reasons vegetables are hot right now

 By Jill Failla on Feb. 07, 2017

Four ways consumers are driving the veggie trend on restaurant menus.

Financing

2017 Top 500: Limited service chains

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 12, 2017

Over 80% of the limited-service segment’s sales comes from QSRs. Fast casual remains the strongest grower, with sales up 8% and units up 8.7%.

Food

New fast casuals can’t live on ‘healthy’ alone

By Darren Tristano on Mar. 23, 2016

Consumers say they care about healthy food, but that doesn’t always translate to real-life purchases. A new crop of fast-casual restaurants is aiming to promote health while satisfying other consumer demands.

Food

Mac and cheese circa 2016

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 21, 2016

The quest for new preparations is taking restaurants in some unusual directions. Here's a panoramic view.

Consumer Trends

Catering restaurants to kids

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Beyond a carton of crayons and toys, operators have found new ways to provide contemporary family-friendly atmospheres through research, design and partnerships.

Consumer Trends

Consumer trends changing the menuing process

By Dina Berta on Feb. 14, 2017

Making sure a dish is delicious and craveable is only a small part of the equation. Here’s a look at what menu-making teams need to consider today.

Food

Fries toward the future

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 31, 2017

Health, shmealth—consumers want their fries, but not exactly in the same old way.

Food

6 ways to sell more snacks

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2016

Dynamics shaping the between-meals and late-hours dayparts are creating an opportunity for restaurants of all types, but not all operators are exploiting it, a new study finds. Here are some tips on boosting that incremental business.

Food

Make fall menus great again

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 06, 2016

Take autumn offerings up a notch by featuring seasonal favorites in new, unexpected ways.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

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