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Operations

How top independent operators manage a changing industry

Independents operators may be outpacing chains when it comes to sales growth, but the same challenges are stunting potential growth across the industry. Top operators are finding ways to combat these costs by focusing on the experience.

Emerging Brands

Has innovation stalled out?

Restaurants don’t have to be super funky to be groundbreakers.

Part of Adam Hasley’s job at the National Restaurant Association is reading the future. Here’s some of what he’s seeing.

It looks like Canadian restaurateurs will reap the benefits first, but U.S. operators need to catch up, big time.

Here’s what had attendees on the show floor buzzing—and lining up for more.

Restaurant operators gathered in Phoenix to share lessons, best practices and more with their peers. If you didn't make it to this year's Restaurant Leadership Conference, here's a few learnings you might have missed.

How to best handle pooches on the patio as dog-friendly legislation (and the weather) heats up.

From savory to sweet, there's a bevy of delectable bites to enjoy at this year's annual industry gathering.

Consumers' expectations are higher than ever and constantly evolving, forcing operators to take a second look at traditional menu items.

This year’s Future 50 emerging restaurant concepts share many commonalities, a number of which will be discussed at the upcoming Restaurant Trends & Directions conference in Chicago.

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