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Operations

Top trends that shaped the restaurant industry in 2017

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 19, 2017

A look at delivery, failed comebacks and a plethora of deals that upended the industry this year.

Consumer Trends

3 trendlettes to watch for February

 By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 01, 2017

For some restaurants, blurring the lines helps to differentiate; and for others, the lines are being blurred for them.

Consumer Trends

From the RB editors: A wish list for 2018

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 02, 2018

If we had our say, here are the trends that would vanish this year.

Consumer Trends

4 disruptors reshaping the industry

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 21, 2017

There’s no such thing as business as usual anymore for restaurants. So what forces can operators expect to disrupt the industry in 2017? Here's a sneak peek.

Operations

Drive-thrus are cornerstone of Jamba Juice’s growth plans

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2018

The chain, however, reports little success with its delivery experiments.

Food

Meeting the challenges of veg-centric entrees

By Lizzy Freier on Apr. 12, 2017

Operators aren’t landing the buy-in for vegetarian dishes.

Leadership

King Amazon

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 16, 2017

Restaurants are looking to a behemoth outside the industry as a prime source of inspiration.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain sandwiches

By Lizzy Freier, Dora Meza and Michelle Zalesny on May 30, 2017

Customers reveal which chain subs spark their strongest yearnings.

Food

3 trends today's groundbreaking concepts share

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 26, 2017

The most intriguing new restaurants around the country are staying on top of today’s trends. These concepts will be the focus of the closing session at next month’s Restaurant Trends & Directions conference in Chicago.

Consumer Trends

3 trendlettes to watch for July

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 08, 2017

Here are three things to keep an eye on this month.

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